Mold Prevention and Remediation

Course Outline

Molds have existed for over 400 million years. Every one of us is exposed to mold spores on a daily basis. However, concern about indoor exposure to mold has increased in recent years, along with public awareness that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, such as severe allergic reactions. This course provides recommendations for the prevention of mold growth and describes remedial measures designed to protect the health of building occupants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Understand what is mold;
• Know where to find mold;
• Identify key to prevent mold; and
• Describe the mold remedial methods.

Course Content

There is no lecture notes for this lunch webinar.

Because this course is offered as a "live" course, you are required to attend the webinar at the scheduled time and date. Please check the Webinar Schedule under course description on our website for scheduled meeting date and time. We will send you an invitation through email approximately 24 hours before the webinar (confirmation of the receipt of the invitation is required). The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend the webinar and pass a quiz. Thank you for your cooperation.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following web pages:

U.S. EPA - Mold and Moisture
U.S. EPA - A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
U.S. EPA - Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
U.S. OSHA - A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace
U.S. CDC - Mold Cleanup and Remediation

Quiz

Before you attend the webinar, you need to print the quiz questions from your browser for the discussion during the webinar. At the end of the webinar, you need to complete the quiz and submit your answers to obtain the PDH credits (quiz deadline: midnight on the webinar date).

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.org or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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