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Can mold be found yes, they can grow on virtually any organic substance
anywhere? (food)
What is needed for mold moisture and oxygen must be present
to to grow?
What is the key to mold Moisture control
control?
According to the EPA, 30 - 50% (below 60%)
what is the ideal RH?
If water is detected how within 48 hours
quickly should it be
cleaned and dried to
prevent mold growth?
What are the EPA There are no EPA regulations for mold
regulations for mold?
What is PPE? personal protection equipment
What is the minimum PPE N-95 respirator, gloves and eye protection.
recommended?
1. Steps to fix the water/moisture problem
What should a 2. The use of PPE
remediation plan include? 3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building
materials to avoid spreading
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What is the remediation The protection of the occupants and remediators
manager's highest health and safety.
priority?
1. Fix the water/humidity problem
Remediation involves what
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3 steps according to the
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -
EPA book?
damaged areas
What are possible pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture,
locations for hidden mold condensate drain pans inside air handler, porous
according to the EPA thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof materials above
book? ceiling tiles
What three water (clean) 1. ceiling tiles
damaged materials are 2. cellulose insulation
recommended to discard 3. fiberglass insulation
and replace?
What should you do if the Advise them to consult a health professional
building occupants are
reporting serious health
concerns?
1. Wet Vacuum
According to the EPA,
2. Damp-wipe
what are the 4 clean-up
3. HEPA Vacuum
methods?
4. Discard
What 2 clean-up methods 1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
are the same for concrete
or cinder block regardless
of the square footage?
Which clean up method 3 - HEPA vacuum
can be used on every
piece of material or
furnishing affected?
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Mold Remediation Contractor TX State exam
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Terms in this set (133)
Can mold be found yes, they can grow on virtually any organic substance
anywhere? (food)
What is needed for mold moisture and oxygen must be present
to to grow?
What is the key to mold Moisture control
control?
According to the EPA, 30 - 50% (below 60%)
what is the ideal RH?
If water is detected how within 48 hours
quickly should it be
cleaned and dried to
prevent mold growth?
What are the EPA There are no EPA regulations for mold
regulations for mold?
What is PPE? personal protection equipment
What is the minimum PPE N-95 respirator, gloves and eye protection.
recommended?
1. Steps to fix the water/moisture problem
What should a 2. The use of PPE
remediation plan include? 3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building
materials to avoid spreading
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What is the remediation The protection of the occupants and remediators
manager's highest health and safety.
priority?
1. Fix the water/humidity problem
Remediation involves what
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3 steps according to the
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -
EPA book?
damaged areas
What are possible pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture,
locations for hidden mold condensate drain pans inside air handler, porous
according to the EPA thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof materials above
book? ceiling tiles
What three water (clean) 1. ceiling tiles
damaged materials are 2. cellulose insulation
recommended to discard 3. fiberglass insulation
and replace?
What should you do if the Advise them to consult a health professional
building occupants are
reporting serious health
concerns?
1. Wet Vacuum
According to the EPA,
2. Damp-wipe
what are the 4 clean-up
3. HEPA Vacuum
methods?
4. Discard
What 2 clean-up methods 1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
are the same for concrete
or cinder block regardless
of the square footage?
Which clean up method 3 - HEPA vacuum
can be used on every
piece of material or
furnishing affected?
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