As of 1/1/2016, New York State requires all mold assessors, mold remediation contractors and mold abatement workers and supervisors to be licensed by the state. It shall be unlawful for any contractor to engage in mold assessment, remediation, or abatement on a project, or to advertise or hold themselves out as a mold contractor or worker unless such contractor has a valid mold assessment license issued by the commissioner. Violations could result in fines of up to $10,000.00. Don’t jeopardize your business with costly fines! Register for a Mold course today to get licensed.
NY Mold Abatement Worker Initial Course
This New York Mold Abatement Worker 16-hour course is designed for individuals that will conduct mold abatement as defined as the act of removal, cleaning, sanitizing, or surface disinfection of mold, mold containment, and waste handling of mold and materials used to remove mold from surfaces by an individual.
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NY Mold Assessor Initial Course
This New York Mold Assessor 32-hour course is designed for individuals that will conduct inspections or assessments of real property that is designed to discover mold, conditions that facilitate mold, indication of conditions that are likely to facilitate mold, or any combination thereof.” Home Inspectors also need to be licensed if they also provide mold assessments.
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NY Mold Remediation Contractor Initial Course
This New York Mold Remediation Contractor 24-hour course is designed for companies that will conduct removal, cleaning, sanitizing, or surface disinfection of mold, mold containment, and waste handling of mold and materials used to remove mold from surfaces by a business. Mold remediation includes remediation of the underlying sources of moisture that may be the cause of mold that requires expertise to control.
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NY Mold Assessor Training and Remediation Contractor Combo Course
This is a great opportunity to save time and money! Get your NY Mold Assessor and NY Mold Remediation Contractor License all in one course. The New York Mold Assessor and Remediation Contractor Combination Course will save you 2 days compared to taking the courses separately. Take advantage of this combination course and get licensed today.
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Mold Abatement Worker Initial Course (Spanish)
This Mold Abatement Worker (Spanish) 16-hour course is designed for individuals that will conduct mold abatement as defined as the act of removal, cleaning, sanitizing, or surface disinfection of mold, mold containment, and waste handling of mold and materials used to remove mold from surfaces by an individual. Course delivered in Spanish.
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What is Mold?
Mold is a general term that refers to the growth of microscopic organisms called fungi that require oxygen, food and water. Mold is a multi-cellular fungi growth capable of creating toxins that can cause pulmonary, respiratory, neurological or other major illnesses after minimal exposure, as such exposure is defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), and other federal, state, or local agency organizations.
Where is Mold Found?
Molds grow throughout the natural and built environment. Mold can enter your home through open doorways, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. Mold in the air outside can also attach itself to clothing, shoes, bags, and pets can and be carried indoors.
Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.
What are Health Effects Related to Mold Exposure?
Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects. Some people are more sensitive to mold than others. Mold can cause nasal and throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, skin irritation. People with mold allergies may have more severe reactions including obstructive lung disease and lung infections. These people should stay away from areas that are likely to have mold.
What is Mold Assessment?
Mold Assessment is an Inspection or assessment of real property that is designed to discover mold, conditions that facilitate mold, indication of conditions that are likely to facilitate mold, or any combination thereof. What is Mold Remediation? Mold Remediation is the business of removal, cleaning, sanitizing, or surface disinfection of mold, mold containment, and waste handling of mold and materials used to remove mold from surfaces by a business. Mold remediation includes remediation of the underlying sources of moisture that may be the cause of mold that requires expertise to control.
What is Mold abatement?
Mold abatement is the act of removal, cleaning, sanitizing, or surface disinfection of mold, mold containment, and waste handling of mold and materials used to remove mold from surfaces by an individual.