objectivesThe Mold Awareness for Facility Operators for Supervisors and Managers for Construction online safety course from OSHA Education School is an advanced-level online training designed to offer guidelines, methods, and best management practices (BMPs) for mold and moisture recognition on the worksite. Participants can expect to learn additional information including evaluating and controlling mold in building and fixed facilities, as well.
OSHA Education School’s Mold Awareness for Facility Operators for Supervisors and Managers for Construction online training provides essential terms and definitions of mold and its varying characteristics. Participants can expect to become familiar with preventative measures and actions that must be taken should mold become an issue. Furthermore, participants will learn about mold remediation, dealing with tenants and occupants, and more. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to mold awareness for facility operators
Mold characteristics
Preventative measures against water intrusion
Action steps if mold is found
Mold remediation
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) top ten
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
Cladosporium
Penicillium
Alternaria
Aspergillus
Mucor
descriptionMold Awareness for Facility Operators for Supervisors and Managers for Construction is an advanced-level online safety course that provides rules, methodologies, and best management practices (BMPs) for recognizing mold and moisture on the jobsite. Additionally, participants may expect to learn about assessing and controlling mold in buildings and fixed facilities. Mold Awareness for Facility Operators, Supervisors, and Managers in Construction offers basic words and definitions for mold and its many features. Participants may anticipate learning about prevention measures and the steps that must be followed if mold becomes an issue. Additionally, attendees will learn about mold treatment, tenant and occupier relations, and more.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 1 training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Mold Awareness For Facility Operators For Supervisors And Managers For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 1 card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Module Overview
WELCOME TO THIS ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
Mold Awareness for Facility Operators
Module Description
Module Objectives
2. Introduction
Mold
What Is Mold?
How Can I Identify Mold?
Mold Growth
Key Points
3. Mold Characteristics
Mold Characteristics
What to Look For
Where to Look for Mold?
Exercise
Key Points
Terry and Mike
Mold Exposure - Is Mold Harmful?
Is Mold Harmful?
Key Points
4. General Prevention and Risk Management
Prevention of Microbial Issues for Fixed Facility Managers
General Procedures
5. Prevention and Risk Management Procedures
HVAC System
Landscape/Exterior Building Issues
Plumbing Issues
Roofing Issues
Exterior Envelope Issues
Renovation and Maintenance Issues
Emergency Situations - Power Failure/Weather Issues
Tenant Obligations
6. Preventive Measures With Water Intrusion
Preventing Mold and Microbial Growth
Basic Preventive Steps
Key Points
7. Action to Take If We Find Mold
Is the Water Intrusion Event Significant?
Terry and Mike
Sampling for Mold
Test or Sample for Mold?
Key Points
Other Practices, Policies, Procedures
Responsibility for Mold
Assess the Situation
Vigilance
Step 1 - Control the Moisture Source
8. Remediation
Step 2 - Remediating the Mold
On-Site Staff
Environmental Consultants
Remediation Contractors
Remediation Strategies
EPA Guidelines
Dealing with Tenants
Should You Relocate Your Tenants?
EPA Guidelines
After Abatement
Key Points
Terry and Mike
Situational Analysis
9. Documentation and Awareness
Advice
Situational Analysis
10. What Does It All Mean?
Conclusion
Summary
Terry and Mike
11. Sources of Information
Environmental Protection Agency
Schools, Mold and Indoor Air Quality
CDC and OSHA
Other SourcesOSHA Education School’s Mold Awareness for Facility Operators for Supervisors and Managers for Construction safety training offers the primary best work practices for safely workout around remedying a mold situation. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to know the following:
Primary mold identification and definitions
Human health effects of mold
Mold and moisture control measures
EPA’s top ten
How to check site resources
Preventative measures
Actions upon mold discovery
Mold remediation
Best practices for dealing with tenants and building occupants
Documentation and awareness of mold
Where to find additional information as needed
