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Mould Training Course: 2011

The awareness of the impact of mould growth in buildings and facilities is increasing every day. People not only consider mould unsightly in homes and workplaces, but they are also aware it can effect the indoor air quality and cause or exacerbate health symptoms. Many claims for damages, replacement of building materials and health effects as a result of exposure to mould have also been filed successfully across north America and more so in the USA.

MBL provides a unique, comprehensive one-day mould training course on how to recognize indoor mould, how to develop effective sampling strategies, how to interpret laboratory results and how to pprevent mould growth in homes and work environments. This course has been designed to aid those who would like to learn more about how to investigate mould problems in a building, current mould guidelines/remediation techniques. Participants will gain an understanding of where and what types of moulds are typically found in the natural environment, what factors influence the growth of moulds in indoor environments, tools and techniques to identify moulds, health effects associated with mould exposure, classification of work for remediation techiniques, Canadian Construction Association mould guideliness and other guidelines, and prevention of mould growth.

The course is intended for OHS/EHS Specialists, General Contractors, Building Maintenance Personnel, Health and Safety Committee Members, and Plant and Operations Mangers. For more details click Mold Training

Book today using the booking calendar below.

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A Mold Training Course With A Difference

The MBL mold training course was first offered on July 5, 2005. Readers of our newsletter suggested that we provide some training based on the topics we used to discuss in our newsletters. That is how this course was born. Since then we have offered the course at least once every month!

Mold training course manual and CDThe mold training course started as a half-day course covering topics such as:

  • How to recognize indoor mould. This section of the course was initially designed for beginners but even experienced professionals have found it useful. Sometimes, one can’t tell for sure whether they are dealing with mold or not.
  • How to develop effective sampling strategies. Whether to sample for mold or not (like many other issues involving mold) is controversial. However, there are instances where sampling can’t be avoided. Collection of the right kind of samples and at the right place can make results interpretation easier.
  • How to interpret laboratory results. With no standards on permissible exposure levels, opinions on lab results can significantly differ. An understanding of the key limitations of lab results and the principles applied on results interpretation is essential.

A number of participants suggested that we increase the course content to make it a one-day course. We added more material to the original sections and also added a section on mold control.

The mold training course is currently offered by MBL in association with leaders in the industry. It is has been approved by a number of reputable organization for continuous education. These organizations include:

For more details about the course click http://www.moldbacteria.com/training.html

Book today using the booking calendar below.

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Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop

There is a significant increase in mould-related litigation. As the public and the workforce develop knowledge on this subject, the provision of appropriate information and training relating to mould becomes an integral part of all health and safety programs and is a key component in achieving Due Diligence.

Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) Inc. is pleased to present an 8-Hour Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop.

Who Should Attend Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop?

  • Home inspectors;
  • General contractors;
  • Cleaning and disaster restoration contractors;
  • Property managers;
  • Industrial hygienists;
  • Environmental consultants;
  • Insurance, financial, and legal professionals who deal with mould issues; and Other professionals or anyone interested in increasing their knowledge or developing their decision-making skills related to indoor mould.

 

 

Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop Topics:

  • An overview of various types of moulds;
  • How to recognize indoor mould growth;
  • How to develop effective sampling strategies;
  • How to interpret laboratory results;
  • How to perform effective mould remediation.

Click Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop for details.

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Legionella pneumophila – Guidelines for Laboratory Interpretation

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The Indoor Mold Is An Early Warning Device

The mold (or mould, in the Queen’s English) has been the victim of a bad press. Mention the word and it conjures up an image of something rotting or in the process of decomposition. And yet, were it not for the mold that inspired the discovery of penicillin millions of lives would have been lost. […]