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Mould Training And Certification

The mould inspection and remediation industry has created a demand for mould training at various levels. Some organizations provide mould awareness seminars to property managers, renovation and general contractors, lawyers dealing with mould issues and insurance adjusters among others. The mould awareness seminars are not meant to turn an individual to professional mould inspectors. The seminars usually cover topics such as the causes of mould growth, mould growth control and mould remediation.

Short courses leading to some sort of certification are also out there. Whereas short mould training courses may be adequate to equip one with basic mould investigation and sample collection, a longer mould training or a strong background in microbiology is required for one to be able to deal with the intricacies of mould investigation and testing.

If looking for a comprehensive short mould training course, visit http://www.moldbacteria.com/training.html. This course is meant for:

  • Industrial hygienists,
  • Environmental consultants,
  • Home Inspectors,
  • General contractors,
  • Cleaning and restoration contractors,
  • Property managers,
  • Insurance adjusters, financial, and legal professionals who deal with mould issues.

Can You Paint Over Mould On The Shower Ceiling?

Recently we were asked whether it would be OK to paint over mould on the shower ceiling. Painting over existing mould is probably not a good idea because the mould may continue growing beneath the paint film and subsequently the paint would start peeling off. The best solution would be to clean the mould following current mould remediation guidelines such as CCA 82 – Mould Guidelines for the Canadian Construction Industry and then find a way of reducing condensation in the shower. Painting after the mould has been cleaned and the condensation problems fixed would be OK.

Salmonella food poisoning and symptoms

Salmonella food poisoning has been a growing concern in recent news. It has frequently lead to recalls of beef, salads and organic products and, even peanut butter products. Salmonella food poisoning occurs when one eats raw or undercooked foods such meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. Properly cooked food can get contaminated with Salmonella if […]

Legionella pneumophila – Guidelines for Laboratory Interpretation

Legionella pneumophila is a Gram negative, aerobic bacteria that is characterized as an opportunistic pathogen. It is the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease, a severe form of pneumonia and, it is the cause of Pontiac fever, a non-pneumonic form of L. pneumophila infection. Legionella spp.’s mode of transmission is through aerosols or aspiration of contaminated water. The Public Health […]

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. […]