The Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course is an awareness-level training designed to describe the best practices for mold prevention, remediation, and cleanup, along with a focus on the measures required to protect the health of building occupants and workers involved in mold cleanup and remediation.
This course is designed for building managers, custodians, and individuals in charge of building maintenance. However, it can also serve as a practical general guide for those involved in mold remediation. Additionally, contractors, professionals such as industrial hygienists or environmental health and safety experts who handle mold and moisture issues in buildings, and the general public can benefit from the information contained in this safety training course.
Scientific research on the relationship between mold exposures and health effects is ongoing. This means that the guidelines for mold prevention, remediation, and cleanup are subject to change as more information becomes available.
Some of the benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training
Once you complete the required study time, you can take the final exam. Upon passing the final exam, you will receive an electronic Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training certificate of course completion which will be emailed to you immediately.
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- Email: info@HAZWOPER-OSHA.com
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- Local: (310) 498-0546
Our interactive Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course adds more value for the learner by creating a two-way dialogue and enabling a personalized, user-focused experience from start to finish. We periodically update content and add new videos, graphics, and animations to make the user experience interesting, informative, and enjoyable while keeping the safety training course content fresh and as dynamic as possible.
This Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course is narrated by professional narrators, who know how to bring their words to life in an enthusiastic, conversational tone. We firmly believe that the right voice can help elevate your learning experience.
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This Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course is taken entirely online. The material can be accessed anywhere, anytime from a computer, iPad®, iPhone®, or an Android® device of your choice. All you need is a fast internet connection and access to a web browser. All our training courses are built using HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your smartphone or another mobile device such as a tablet.
Our cloud-based learning management system (LMS) tracks your progress, which means you can seamlessly switch between different devices during your Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training without losing any progress. This means you can stop training in the middle of a lesson on your iPad® and resume your Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training on your iPhone® without missing a step.
As our safety training courses are self-paced, you can complete Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training at your convenience, moving through training content as quickly or slowly as you like.
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Course Objectives
- Understand what mold is and where it is commonly found;
- Define the terms “Building-Related Illnesses (BRIs)” and “Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)”;
- Explain why mold is a problem in the indoor environment;
- Discuss the health effects associated with mold exposure;
- Understand the specific practices for preventive maintenance of buildings, crawl spaces, HVAC systems, furnace humidifiers, and toilet and bathroom areas;
- List the equipment used for mold assessment and remediation;
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mold sampling;
- Describe the methods generally used for mold cleanup and understand why “biocides” are not recommended for use as a routine practice;
- Describe the different types of PPE that may be required to minimize exposure to mold, mold spores, and dust; and
- Understand the area-specific remediation guidelines, including the special considerations for mold remediation in HVAC systems and confined spaces.
Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training Syllabus
This Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course consists of 5 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training: Introduction
Lesson 1: What is Mold?
This lesson will help learners understand what mold is and where it is found, how it grows, and why building occupants should be concerned about mold contamination in indoor environments. The health effects associated with mold exposure will be explained together with the terms “Building-Related Illnesses (BRIs)” and “Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).”
Lesson 2: Moisture Problems and Preventive Maintenance
This lesson will focus on identifying possible locations of hidden moisture in homes and other buildings, explain the various causes of moisture problems in the indoor environment, discuss the preventive actions that must be taken to prevent mold growth on various water-damaged items, and understand specific practices that may be applied for preventive maintenance of buildings, crawl spaces, HVAC systems, furnace humidifiers, and toilet and bathroom areas.
Lesson 3: Building Investigation and Remediation Plan
This lesson will identify areas of potential mold contamination in the indoor environment (for example, in buildings, homes, schools, community centers, etc.), provide a list of the types of equipment used for mold assessment and remediation, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mold sampling techniques, and explain the key steps of a mold remediation plan.
Lesson 4: Mold Cleanup and Containment
This fourth lesson will describe the three methods commonly used for mold cleanup, define biocides and explain why they are not recommended for use as a routine practice for mold remediation, explain the concept of containment during mold remediation and the two types of containment methods, and describe the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that may be required to minimize exposure to mold, mold spores, and dusts.
Lesson 5: Mold Remediation Guidelines
This lesson will delve deeper into mold remediation procedures, specifically focusing on the area-specific remediation guidelines for dealing with mold growth on various building materials. The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the specific protocols for cleaning and remediating different materials contaminated with mold, whether identified as small, medium, or large areas. The lesson will also define a “confined space,” “permit-required confined space,” and “non-permit confined space” to better recognize the hazards and precautions to be taken when mold remediation and cleanup work is required in confined spaces. Finally, the lesson will explain the special considerations for mold remediation in HVAC systems and confined spaces, and support the understanding of the evaluation of mold remediation procedures being a “judgment call” with no easy answers.
Final Examination
This Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course is designed by OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers and is updated and reviewed as soon as new requirements or regulations are issued by OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies. This course is created in line with OSHA and EPA recommendations and best practices for mold prevention, remediation, and cleanup.
IACET-Accredited Trainer
The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is essential in maintaining high standards in professional development. As the creator of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) system, IACET leads the way in ensuring quality education through its stringent accreditation process. This process adheres to the internationally recognized ANSI/IACET Standard, ensuring program providers offer top-notch instruction and that learners receive credible, valuable credentials.
HAZWOPER OSHA Training LLC, provider No. #5660391-1, is accredited by IACET. We follow the ANSI/IACET Standard for excellence in educational practices, allowing us to award IACET CEUs and affirming the quality of our programs.
Our Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course grants you 0.2 CEUs.
Training Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course.
Certification
Once the Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.
A Final Note
It is important to remember that attending a training course on its own will not make a worker competent. Competence is developed over time by implementing the knowledge acquired through a training course to on-the-job work processes. Therefore, in addition to this online course, it is important that you receive additional on-site training from your employer.
As an employer, do you want to train your employees as a team? Do your employees want to learn from a qualified
instructor?
HAZWOPER OSHA offers customized group instructor-led training (ILT). We facilitate virtual and in-person on-site training for groups of all sizes, led by OSHA-authorized trainers who guide individuals through the key topics of Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training as per OSHA and EPA guidelines and best practices for mold prevention, remediation, and cleanup.
We can customize this Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course with your workplace-specific requirements so you can quickly and easily meet your workplace safety and health training goals.
Instructor-Led Training
Rates for the ILT Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course are dependent on the number of participants and changes required (if any) to the course content. To get a quote,
email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742) with the:
- Course(s) of your choice,
- Preferred date for scheduling the training, and
- Number of employees expected to be trained.
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In-Person Group Training
To get a quote for in-person group safety training, email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742) us with the following details:
- Course(s) of your choice,
- Preferred date(s) for the training,
- Location for the training, and
- Number of expected participants.
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‘Large corporations often operate and manage in-house learning management systems (LMS).’
We understand this statement and are ready to support employers in fulfilling their safety training goals by providing you with SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 compatible safety training course files.
If you are in search of SCORM-compliant safety training courses developed in compliance with OSHA, HAZWOPER, NFPA 70E, DOT Hazmat, and RCRA safety regulations, then you are at the right place!
As experts in the field of safety training, we at HAZWOPER OSHA Training are aware of the various methods employers use to train their employees. Therefore, we are prepared to develop customized SCORM packages to suit your organization’s safety training needs. As such, we can convert this online Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course into a SCORM package to enable you to train your employees using your company’s LMS, making training accessible and hassle-free.
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Mold growth is common in both indoor and outdoor environments. Mold poses a significant challenge in indoor settings since mold spores, upon landing on damp surfaces and initiating growth, gradually deteriorate or break down the materials they inhabit. As it continues to develop, it gradually damages the structural stability of buildings and affects the visual appeal of furniture and other items. Additionally, mold growth in buildings can lead to unpleasant odors and can trigger health effects and allergic reactions in some individuals. Therefore, people who work in potentially mold-contaminated areas must understand the best practices for preventing exposure and structural damage to buildings and other fixtures.
For more information on mold, click here.
OSHA and EPA do not specify how often someone needs to attend the Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course. It is up to the employer to determine the employee’s capabilities and to designate trained and knowledgeable individuals for a particular job. The final decision about the frequency of retraining rests with the employer.
However, several OSHA standards may be applicable in specific situations, including standards for general industry (29 CFR 1910), shipyard employment (29 CFR 1915), and construction (29 CFR 1926).
