TEV A - Surviving Mold

Tuesday, October 05, 2004  ·  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

While there is controversy related to the health effects of mold, the evidence is clear that mold can bankrupt a business. Learn what conditions support mold growth and how to prevent its occurrence. Explore health impacts, liability and insurance, testing, and worker safety. How do you determine when a mold problem can be safely addressed by the occupants or your crew, and when to call in the specialists?

By attending this session, participants will
1. Know why testing for mold is often not recommended or appropriate
2. Be aware of how to safely and effectively clean up a limited mold problem
3. Understand how human health is affected by mold exposure, and who is most vulnerable to mold exposure

Keyword(s): Risk assessment, health effects, liability, prevention, testing, business survival
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Cooling & Humidity Control
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)   MA bldg Officials   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Terry Brennan
• Jeffrey May, M.A., CIAQP