Mold Training Course info

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Mold Training Course

How to Recognize Indoor Mold, Develop Effective Sampling Strategies, Interpret Laboratory Results and Perform Effective Mold Remediation


This course has been granted approval for the following credits: The ABIH has approved this course for 1.00 CM point for CIHs and CAIHs (Approval #06-990).The Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists has approved this course for 1.00 maintenance point (Award 2006-11).With increasing public awareness of the health effects of mould in buildings there is need for building professionals and those impacted by mould growth in buildings to have solid knowledge on how to recognize indoor mould, how to develop effective sampling strategies, how to interpret laboratory results and how to perform effective mould remediation/abatement.
Mould Training Course: September 26, 2006 in Mississauga (Click here to register or for more information and course dates)
This training focuses on How to Recognize Indoor Mold, Develop Effective Sampling Strategies, Interpret Laboratory Results and Perform Effective Mold Remediation.
You will learn about:

• The Various Types of Moulds
  • What is mould and what makes it grow?
  • Which moulds are more prevalent in outdoor environment?
  • Which moulds are more prevalent in indoor environment?
  • What health effects are associated with indoor mould growth?

• How to Recognize Indoor Mould Growth
  • Factors favouring mould growth
  • Signs of mould growth
  • Conducting a visual inspection and categorizing the extent of the mould contamination

• How to Develop Effective Sampling Strategies
  • Sampling objectives
  • When to collect samples, which ones and where to collect them
  • Air samples: viable and non-viable
  • Bulk samples
  • Swab samples
  • Tape lift samples
  • Dust samples

• How to Interpret Laboratory Results
  • Air samples: viable and non-viable
  • Bulk samples
  • Swab samples
  • Tape lift samples
  • Dust samples

• How to Perform Effective Mould Remediation
  Various mould remediation guidelines are discussed with emphasis to Mould Guidelines for the Canadian Construction Industry (2004).

• Quiz and Discussion
  • Participants are given the opportunity to share and learn from each others' experiences

Who Should Attend?

• Industrial hygienists
• Environmental consultants
• Home Inspectors
• General contractors
• Cleaning and restoration contractors
• Property managers
• Insurance, financial, and legal professionals who deal with mould issues
• Other professionals or anyone interested in increasing their knowledge or developing their decision-making skills related to indoor mould

Course Directors

Jackson Kung'u, B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD: Jackson is the Principal Microbiologist, Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) Inc. He has over 17 years practical experience in mycology (the study of moulds and yeasts) with proven knowledge of biosystematics including demonstrated ability to identify moulds to species level. He is knowledgeable in microbial ecology and physiology. He has analyzed thousands of mould samples from across Canada. He obtained his M.Sc.(Fungal Technology) and PhD (Microbiology) training from the University of Kent in the UK. Jackson is a member of the Mycological Society of America and the ASTM International.
Invited Speakers: We occasionally invite guest speakers who specialize in Mould Remediation.


Logistics & Lunch

The course breaks for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Lunch is not provided.

Course Fee

The course fee is NOW $195.50 (plus GST) if paid 2 weeks in advance or $245.50 (plus GST) if paid during registration. Our regular fee is $495.00 plus GST. To reserve a place, please pay the course fee at least two weeks before the course date. Payment can be made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by cheque. Please make cheques payable to Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) Inc.


Cancellation Policy:

Substitutions (in writing) are welcome anytime, but please notify us as soon as possible.

Early cancellations (more than two weeks prior to the course date):
Refund of the registration fee paid, less a 25% processing charge.

Late cancellations (less than two weeks prior to the course date):
Refunds cannot be issued for late cancellations.

Course Cancelled: If, for any reason, MBL cancels a course, your entire registration fee will be refunded.
Please Note: To avoid inconvenience, and to ensure you will receive a copy of the relevant training documents for this course, please pre-register by phone no later than 48 hours before the program is due to start.



Dr. Jackson Kung'u, PhD (Microbiology)
Principal Microbiologist - Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) Inc.
1020 Brevik Place, Unit 1A
Mississauga, ON L4W 4N7
info@moldbacteria.com
905-290-9101

[phinsperger]

Ohhh! what timing.