Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Mold Awareness - Seagull

As the EPA and health experts have become aware of the health effects of exposure to certain types of mold, and as indicated by the thousands of lawsuits filed in California against building owners, mold presents a health concern and significant financial liability for building owners, property managers and contractors.

This class is designed to help building owners and contractors reduce the potential for mold exposures by training facility management, maintenance personnel and construction workers on identifying mold, how to prevent mold growth and abate mold hazards. The class also covers how to prevent mold problems in buildings and on construction projects.

Who Should Attend This Introductory Course?

Building maintenance personnel, construction workers, janitorial personnel and property managers.

Topics Include:

• What is Mold?
• Health Effects of Mold Exposure
• What are Mycotoxins?
• What Are the Causes of Mold?
• Steps in Performing a Mold Investigation
• Mold Bulk and Air Sampling Techniques
• How to Interpret Mold Sampling Laboratory Reports
• Mold Prevention Tips
• Discuss Proper Steps to Perform Mold Abatement
• Purpose, Proper Use, Fitting Instructions, and Limitations of Respirators and Other PPE
• Review of EPA and OSHA Mold Remediation Guidelines

Syllabus

Syllabus:

• What is Mold?
• Health Effects of Mold Exposure
• What are Mycotoxins?
• What Are the Causes of Mold?
• Steps in Performing a Mold Investigation
• Mold Bulk and Air Sampling Techniques
• How to Interpret Mold Sampling Laboratory Reports
• Mold Prevention Tips
• Discuss Proper Steps to Perform Mold Abatement
• Purpose, Proper Use, Fitting Instructions, and Limitations of Respirators and Other PPE
• Review of EPA and OSHA Mold Remediation Guidelines