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This two-day workshop is designed to provide useful and practical information on indoor mold contamination, investigation, prevention and remediation. |
In Day 1 we will focus on mold investigation and sampling. The subjects are more suitable for home inspectors, indoor air quality specialists, mold investigators, environmental consultants, industrial hygienists, and building facility managers.
In Day 2 we will focus on mold prevention and remediation. The subjects are more suitable for mold remediation contractors, construction managers, building managers, as well as mold investigators.
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Indoor Microbial Contamination
Florence Wu, Ph.D., Principal Mycologist, Aemtek, Inc.
- Indoor conditions that promote mold growth
- Understanding the biology of mold/fungi
- How to recognize mold growth on building materials
- Common indoor mold and their implications
- Other biological contaminants in indoor environments
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How to Conduct Residential Mold Inspections
Joe Spurgeon, Ph.D., CIH, President, Bayshore Environmental, Inc.
- Objectives of a mold inspection
- Understanding Moisture in buildings
- Elements of the inspection
- Visual inspections and their limitations
- Is it necessary to sample and why?
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How to Perform Mold Sampling
Tim Kirk, CAC, CMC, CIAQT, Regional Manager, Clark Seif Clark, Inc.
- Sampling objectives and strategies
- Sample types and appropriate analytical methods
- How to take samples
- Equipment use, calibration, and maintenance
- Field quality control issues
- Appropriate sample shipping and handling methods
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How to Interpret Sample Results
Joe Spurgeon, Ph.D., CIH, President, Bayshore Environmental, Inc.
- How to interpret sample results
- Indications of “moldy home”
- “Clearance” criteria
- Case studies
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Reducing Mold Risk during Building Construction and Maintenance
Mona Shum, M.Sc., CIH, Managing Scientist, Exponent Inc.
- Structural elements (materials, construction activities, penetrations)
- Landscaping (sprinkler systems, foliage, drainage)
- Ventilation system (HVAC systems, cooling towers)
- Plumbing systems (materials, stagnant water, water tanks, leaks)
- Condensation (relative humidity, exhaust, air exchange, occupancy)
- Biocide safety and efficacy
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Building Envelope Waterproofing Evaluation
Sergio J. Zilli, PE, Sr. Associate, Gale Associates, Inc.
- Leakage and condensation issues
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Specific causes
- Building materials
- Installation details
- Conditions for mold and decay
- Resulting damage and case studies
- Proposed solutions
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Mold Remediation Standards and Management
Jeffrey B. Hicks, CIH, QEP, Principal Scientist, Exponent, Inc.
- Key features of fungal remediation recommendations
- Primary differences in fungal remediation standards
- Future fungal remediation standards
- Roles and responsibilities of parties
- Qualifications and licensing of fungal remediation contractors
- Oversight of fungal remediation projects
- Determination and verification of completion
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IICRC S520 and Ethics of Mold Remediation
Bill Weber, CR, CMRS, CBST, Vice President, Four Star Cleaning and
Restoration
- If mold is all around us, is remediation really necessary?
- The scope of the contractor
- The scope of the indoor environmental professional (IEP)
- Communications between IEP and contractor
- Environmental reports and protocols
- The use of disinfectants and encapsulates
- Occupancy prior to, during and after remediation
- Insurance coverage and avoiding conflict of interest
- Standards for clearance
- Water intrusion investigation (the tools, the standards, and examples)
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Day 1 (June 21, 2006): Mold Investigation and Sampling