Mold Assessor Initial

Course Description:

This NYS Mold Assessor Initial course is required for professionals who will perform mold assessment and will design and write remediation plans for mold remediation/abatement projects in the state of New York. The course covers mold health hazards, biological sampling, and best mold assessment practices from preparation to cleanup.

New York State regulations require any individual performing mold assessment to attend an accredited mold assessor training program. Upon successful completion of the course, student will be able to submit an application to New York State Department of Labor Licensing unit to obtain a license.

Course Topics Include:

• Introduction, Sources, Conditions and Prevention of Mold Growth
• Potential Health Effects
• Workplace Hazards – PPE, Respirators, Asbestos, Confined spaces, etc.
• Technical and Legal Considerations and Regulations
• Performance of Visual Inspections for Mold
• Measurement Equipment
• Biological Sampling Strategies and Methods
• State-of-the-Art Work Practices and New Technologies
• Documentation, Reports Writing, Field Notes, Chain of Custody Forms
• Clearance Testing and Procedures
• Building Construction, Building Sciences, Moisture Control, Water Intrusion Events
• Prevention of IAQ Problems, Improving Maintenance, Housekeeping
• Basics of HVAC Systems, Inspection and Assessment of HVAC
• Interpreting Data and Sampling Results; Survey Protocol
• Interviewing Occupants, Questionnaire Development and Interpreting Results
• Writing Mold Management Plans and Mold Remediation Plans
• Post Remediation Clearance Testing
• Case Studies
• Overview of How Mold Remediation Projects Are Conducted
• Containment and Air Filtration
• Work Practices for Removing, Cleaning, and Treating Mold
• Requirements for Worker Protection; Respiratory Program
• EPA, NYCDOH, OSHA, IICRC S520

Price: $995

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