Microbial Remediation
(MOLD)
40 Hours
The Microbial remediation course
introduces trainees to the emerging
field of microbial remediation.
Microbial remediation is performed
in both new and old buildings where
indoor air quality has been affected
or where occupants are suffering
from potentially serious health
effects of exposure to toxic
microbes such as mold, mildew,
bird/bat droppings, bacteria, and/or viruses. The work involves
cleanup or demolition of
contaminated building materials or
heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems. Topics
covered in this course include:
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Indoor Air Pollution and Sick
building Syndrome
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Health Effects in relation to
indoor air quality
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Work Area Sampling
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Hazard Communications
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Work Area Preparation and
Remediation techniques
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Decontamination
This course includes both hands-on,
lecture and demonstration types of
training. Students attending this
course should have some form of
prior environmental training. |
