Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training

In accordance with Federal OSHA and EPA Guidelines
Study at your own pace, wherever you are, using any device
Progress at your own pace with a mobile-friendly program
Obtain your certificate immediately after finishing
Listen to the entire course read aloud
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$49.99/Seat

2 Hour(s) Course

$49.99

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$49.49

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$48.99

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$48.49

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$47.49

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Employee	Per Seat
2-10	$49.49
11-20	$48.99
21-50	$48.49
51-100	$47.49
101-250	$46.49

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Dan Harris

Home Contractor

"This mold prevention and remediation awareness training was well thought out to provide relevant information about the hazards of mold exposure and the measures to prevent and remove mold in buildings."

Daisy Jackson

Safety Coordinator

"Nice work explaining the intricacies of mold build-up and ways to remove mold in homes, apartments, and other buildings. Will be checking out your other safety training courses."

Simon Walsh

Carpenter

"The mold training was very useful as I do a lot of repair work in homes and other buildings. It gave me some good information to increase personal safety and also to consider the safety of people occupying homes and buildings."

Patrick Davis

Contractor

"I enrolled all my contract staff in this course as they often come across mold when they do repair and renovation work in buildings. Everyone reported that the course provided good information and was easy to understand."

Course Facts

What You Get

Certificate of Completion

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Training Duration

2 Hour(s)

Learning Type

100% online, available 24/7

Course Access Validity

3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.

Device Support

Certificate Validity

36 months, before a refresher is required.

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.

The core objective of the Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course is to familiarize workers with OSHA and EPA recommendations and best practices for mold prevention, remediation, and cleanup.

It is important to note that at present, there are no federal standards or recommendations from regulatory or health agencies (e.g., OSHA, EPA, CDC) for acceptable airborne concentrations of mold or mold spores. Scientific research on the relationship between mold exposures and health effects is ongoing. There are, however, several OSHA standards that may be applicable in specific situations, including standards for general industry (29 CFR 1910), shipyard employment (29 CFR 1915), and construction (29 CFR 1926).

Course Objectives

After completing the Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course, the learner will be able to:

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.

Course Content

Lessons

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

Frequently Asked Questions

All our courses are designed to take a specific amount of time. However, some students may get through the Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course much faster than others. This course will take around 2 hours to complete.

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.

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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.

At present, there are no federal standards or recommendations from regulatory or health agencies (including OSHA, EPA, and CDC) for acceptable airborne concentrations of mold or mold spores.
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).

This Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course is an awareness-level training developed for individuals exposed to mold or mold spores during maintenance, cleanup, or remediation work. Personnel who work in indoor environments that could be contaminated with mold or those who respond to mold and moisture problems in buildings may find this training useful. These personnel include building managers, custodians, contractors, laborers, painters, carpenters, janitors, HVAC repair or maintenance personnel, and other safety and health professionals.

This same Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course can be used for re-training/refresher training purposes.

On successful completion of the final examination of the Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course, you will be able to immediately download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.