SOLVING MOISTURE AND MOLD PROBLEMS
In this seminar you'll learn...
To spot the telltale signs of mold in your building
How to prevent mold in almost any structure—before it starts
Ways to remove mold safely—and how to hire a contractor to help you
How to avoid the legal pitfalls mold problems create
And much more!
It´s in the headlines daily—property owners, insurance companies, schools, builders and other businesses across the country being sued for millions of dollars for health problems correlated to mold in buildings. Yet no laws and no clear standards govern this purported health hazard. Where do you go for information? Right here! In just one day, you´ll get the latest about mold and its sudden ascent to the spotlight—plus the answers you need to keep mold from becoming a problem for you and your organization.
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Program hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What is mold and where does it come from?
Exactly what kind of an organism is mold and why is it causing so much trouble?
Understand the principles of how mold grows and spreads
Is your building a mold magnet? The 3 elements that mold must have in order to flourish
Food for thought ... what materials do molds grow on—and eventually destroy?
Are all molds dangerous? The good guys and the bad guys of mold
Let the sleeping mold lie: Why some methods of cleaning may make matters worse—and endanger the cleanup crew
Why should you be concerned about mold?
Shocking trends in insurance, real estate, litigation and damages related to mold
The good, the bad and the amazing: High-profile lawsuits and what they mean for
Case study: Ballard v. Farmers Insurance Group
Why has mold become the "asbestos of the new millennium"?
When newer isn´t always better—contemporary building materials and how they contribute to the development of mold
Why building booms can spell trouble for builders when it comes to mold claims
A downside of weatherization and energy efficiency? How ventilation improvements can contribute to moisture and mold problems
Coping with a new breed of consumers
Fanning the flames: The role of media and legal professionals
Mold and medicine—is mold a potential health hazard?
What types of medical symptoms and conditions has mold been associated with?
The mycotoxin invasion—what is the process by which mold gets into the body?
Why are some people affected more than others? Who is most at risk?
Case study: Cleveland—hemorrhagic lung disease in infants
Where the medical community stands on "toxic" mold
The easiest way to reduce your risk—stop mold before it starts
The dynamics of moisture: Learn the 3 primary factors that influence moisture levels in a building
4 keys to reducing moisture in your building
Starving mold: How careful selection of building materials can retard mold
Keeping water out: The 6 most important construction and maintenance techniques to prevent water from ever getting inside
Learn mold prevention tips from the experts—the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hot or cold? How does climate affect moisture and mold formation
Inspection and remediation—how do you know if you have a problem ... and what can you do about it?
Don´t miss the forest for the trees: Why visual inspection is the most important step in remediation
Recognize the telltale signs of mold
To test or not to test: Learn when testing may be a good investment and when it´s a waste of money
Don´t infect the inspector ... practice accepted safety standards when inspecting a building or removing mold
When do you clean up, when do you hire a contractor?
References, references, references: Observe caution when hiring a remediation contractor
Uncharted territory: Mold insurance and litigation issues
The murky world of mold—with no clear standards and little or no legislation, how are lawsuits resolved? And what are the key areas of culpability?
Learn the 5 major reasons insurance companies don´t want to cover mold claims
How responsible action and people skills can reduce your risk of lawsuits
Exclusions, caps and omissions: Read between the lines on your insurance policy so you know what´s covered—and what´s not
The double-edged sword of insurance ... how insurance claims and databases can hurt—as well as help
US/Canada:
1-800-867-4340
United Kingdom:
0800 968254
Australia:
1 800 145 233
New Zealand:
0800 447 299
or e-mail us at:
onsite@skillpath.net
1-800-867-4340
United Kingdom:
0800 968254
Australia:
1 800 145 233
New Zealand:
0800 447 299
or e-mail us at:
onsite@skillpath.net
