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Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop

There is a significant increase in mould-related litigation. As the public and the workforce develop knowledge on this subject, the provision of appropriate information and training relating to mould becomes an integral part of all health and safety programs and is a key component in achieving Due Diligence.

Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) Inc. is pleased to present an 8-Hour Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop.

Who Should Attend Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop?

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

 

 

Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop Topics:

  • An overview of various types of moulds;
  • How to recognize indoor mould growth;
  • How to develop effective sampling strategies;
  • How to interpret laboratory results;
  • How to perform effective mould remediation.

Click Mould Recognition, Control and Remediation Workshop for details.

Salmonella food poisoning and symptoms

Salmonella food poisoning has been a growing concern in recent news. It has frequently lead to recalls of beef, salads and organic products and, even peanut butter products. Salmonella food poisoning occurs when one eats raw or undercooked foods such meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. Properly cooked food can get contaminated with Salmonella if […]

Legionella pneumophila – Guidelines for Laboratory Interpretation

Legionella pneumophila is a Gram negative, aerobic bacteria that is characterized as an opportunistic pathogen. It is the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease, a severe form of pneumonia and, it is the cause of Pontiac fever, a non-pneumonic form of L. pneumophila infection. Legionella spp.’s mode of transmission is through aerosols or aspiration of contaminated water. The Public Health […]

The Indoor Mold Is An Early Warning Device

The mold (or mould, in the Queen’s English) has been the victim of a bad press. Mention the word and it conjures up an image of something rotting or in the process of decomposition. And yet, were it not for the mold that inspired the discovery of penicillin millions of lives would have been lost. […]