02-27-2019 - Certified Mold Professional - Colorado Hazard Control - Denver, CO

Molds are found everywhere within interiors and exteriors, and can grow on almost any substance when moisture is present. Molds reproduce by spores, which can be carried by air currents. When these spores land on a moist surface that is suitable for life, they begin to grow. Mold is normally found indoors at levels that do not affect most healthy individuals.

Because common building materials are capable of sustaining mold growth, and mold spores are ubiquitous, mold growth in an indoor environment is typically related to water or moisture indoors. Mold growth may also be caused by incomplete drying of flooring materials such as concrete. Flooding, leaky roofs, building maintenance problems, or indoor plumbing problems can lead to mold growth inside.

The first step in solving an indoor mold problem is stopping the source of moisture. Next is to remove the mold growth. Significant mold growth may require professional mold remediation to remove the affected building materials and eradicate the source of excess moisture. In extreme cases of mold growth in buildings, it may be more cost-effective to condemn the building rather than clean the mold to safe levels.

Who Should Attend This Course? 

The Certified Mold Professional (CMP) is a mold remediation training program especially designed for supervisors, project managers and property managers, and it provides an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation, with techniques of how to supervise a mold remediation work crew. It is based on the EPA's voluntary March 2001 guidance document Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. This course focuses on liability factors and supervisory issues while running a Mold Remediation business. This workshop prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors.

Topics To Be Covered Include:

• History and Background of Mold and Microbial Problems
• Mold Inspection Process
• Mold Sampling Methods and Techniques
• Interpreting Laboratory Results
• Legal Issues
• Recordkeeping, Legal Aspects, Bonding and Insurance
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Mold Remediation Process and Equipment
• Safety Equipment and Protective Planning
• Post Remediation Activities
• Mold Prevention
• EPA Mold Remediation Guidelines
• Supervisory Techniques 
• Client/Community Relations
• Contracts, Plans & Specifications

Please Note: Students must pass a 100 question exam at the end of the class in order to receive course certification.