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US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference
WET 9 - Mold: What Wx Providers Need to Know
Thursday, August 17, 2006 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMHow do you determine when a mold problem can be safely addressed by the
occupants or your crew, and when to call in the specialists? How can you predict the impact weatherization measures may have on moisture levels in a home?
Learn what conditions support mold growth and how to apply building performance practices to prevent its occurrence. Explore health impacts, liability and
insurance issues, testing, and worker safety.
By attending
this session, participants will
- Know what precautions to take to reduce mold exposure to occupants and workers
- Learn the most common conditions that lead to mold problems and the actions that have the potential to significantly reduce or increase the likelihood of residential mold problems
- Discover why testing for mold is often not recommended or appropriate
KEWORDS: assessment, building products,
clean-up, durability, health effects, IAQ, liability, moisture, mold, prevention, testing, risk assessment, rot, worker safety
Terry Brennan, Camroden Associates Inc, Westmoreland, NY
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Too Wet
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
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