Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Mold Remediation Worker Refresher - TX

Why Should You Take This Mold Remediation Worker Refresher Course Specific to the State of Texas?

Mold Remediation Workers are required to renew their Texas Mold license every two years

The Following Topics Will Be Reviewed:

• Sources of indoor mold and conditions necessary for indoor mold growth;
• Potential health effects and symptoms from mold exposure, in accordance with a training protocol developed in consultation with state professional associations, including at least one representing physicians;
• Workplace hazards and safety, personal protective equipment including respirators, personal hygiene, personal decontamination, confined spaces, and water, structural, and electrical hazards;
• Technical and legal considerations for mold remediation, including applicable regulatory requirements, the role of the worker, and the roles of other professionals;
• An overview of how mold remediation projects are conducted, including containment and air filtration; and
• Work practices for removing, cleaning, and treating mold.

General/Insurance Requirements: 

• Age requirement: Each individual applying to be licensed or registered under this subchapter must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Office requirement: A person licensed under this subchapter must maintain an office in Texas. An individual employed by a person licensed under this subchapter is considered to maintain an office in Texas through that employer.
• Insurance requirement: Persons required to have insurance must, at a minimum, obtain policies for commercial general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $1 million per occurrence.

Specific Requirements for Mold Remediation Workers in the State of Texas:  In addition to the requirements for all applicants listed in §295.305 (relating to Credentials: General Conditions), an applicant must:

• Be employed by a licensed mold remediation contractor or company; and
• Complete a mold remediation worker training course provided by an accredited mold training provider, as described under §295.320(d) of this title

State Exam Requirements: There is no state exam for Mold Remediation Workers in Texas

Please Note:  To apply for an assessment or remediation company license, at least one individual within the company has to get licensed first as either a mold assessment consultant or a remediation contractor, respectfully. After your initial training, all licensing paperwork will be processed through the state of Texas:

MAILING ADDRESS:
Environmental and Sanitation Licensing Group MC 2835
Texas Department of State Health Services
P. O. Box 149347 
Austin, Texas 78714-9347

ADDRESS FOR ALL MAIL CONTAINING MONEY:
Texas Department of State Health Services MC 2003
PO Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78714-9347

MAIN PHONE
(512) 834-6600

MAIN FAX
(512) 834-6614

Syllabus

Syllabus:

• Sources of indoor mold and conditions necessary for indoor mold growth;
• Potential health effects and symptoms from mold exposure, in accordance with a training protocol developed in consultation with state professional associations, including at least one representing physicians;
• Workplace hazards and safety, personal protective equipment including respirators, personal hygiene, personal decontamination, confined spaces, and water, structural, and electrical hazards;
• Technical and legal considerations for mold remediation, including applicable regulatory requirements, the role of the worker, and the roles of other professionals;
• An overview of how mold remediation projects are conducted, including containment and air filtration; and
• Work practices for removing, cleaning, and treating mold.