Mold Test Flashcards
(99 cards)
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What are glucans with respect to mold? What disease is it associated with?
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Small pieces of the cell walls of mold, flu like illness (ODTS)
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What is ODTS?
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Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome
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What is SBS and BRI? How do they differ?
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Sick Building Syndrome - Non Specific
Building Related Illness- Diagnosable Disease
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What are the 4 classifications of mold health effects?
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Allergic Reactions, Irritant Effects, Infections, Toxic Effects
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What is an MVOC?
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Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds
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What are the 2 most common pathways for exposure to mold?
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Touch (Dermal) and Inhalation
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In the mold industry or restoration when do you have to have a medical exam?
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When you get clearance to wear a respirator
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What are two types of insurance a Mold Professional may have to have? What kind of policy is required to get a license and the amount per claim?
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Comp Liability and E&O
Required amount: $1 Million
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What are the 3 conditions of mold according to the IICRC S520?
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- Normal Fungal Ecology
- Settled Spores
- Active Growth, hidden, concealed, dormant
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What are the main elements in a containment? How do you know if a containment is effective?
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- Bubble or Surround
- Ventilation
Effective: No Dust
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What are the 4 water flows in a building under IICRCR520?
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- Liquid Flow (Bulk)
- Air Transport
- Vapor Diffusion
- Capillary Action
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What are the 4 air flows in a building in IICRC S520?
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- Wind
- Heat
- Fans
- Duct Systems
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What are the Heat flows in a building IICRC S520?
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- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiant
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What are the 3 responses to contents remediation under IICRC S520?
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- Restore
- Dispose
- Preserve
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What are the 5 principals to mold remediation under IICRC S520?
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- Worker Safety
- Document Condition and Work Process (Before, During and After)
- Contamination Control
- Contamination Removal
- Correct the Contaminant Source
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What are the 3 colonizer mold progression categories and give one mold example of each?
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- Primary Colonizer
- Secondary Colonizer
- Tertiary Colonizer
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How do you know you are deviating from the standard and if you do, what must a contractor do?
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If you don’t follow “Should or Shall”
Notify all Parties and document communication
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What are the 3 Inspection triggers?
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- Intentional
- Incidental
- Health Effects
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Who writes the remediation plan?
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MRC (Mold Remediation Contractor)
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Who writes the remediation protocol?
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MAC (Mold Assessment Consultant)
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Who can only conduct final inspection if MAC is on site?
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MAT (Mold Assessment Technician)
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What is the minimum recommended respirator?
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N-95
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Who is registered rather than licensed?
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Mold Remediation Worker
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What Federal agency is in charge of worker protection?
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OSHA
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What do we give to the client or else we get fined?
CMIS (Consumer Mold Information Sheet)
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What Federal agency is in charge of environmental protection?
EPA
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What state department requires mold license or registration?
TDLR
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What is the Federal center that investigates epidemics?
CDC
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What is the Mold Assessors and Remediators Occupational Code?
Chapter 1958
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You must pass the state licensing exam within how much time of applying for license?
1 Year
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What is designed to control the release of mold into surrounding areas of the building?
Containment
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Contiguous means what in relation to mold growth?
In close proximity or neighboring
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What is mold defined as?
Living or dead fungi; including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins
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Indoor air is defined as?
Air within in the building envelope excluding air in attics and crawl spaces vented to the outside
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Define working days.
Monday-Friday including Holidays
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The stop date is defined as?
The date following the date that final clearance is achieved
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Licensees and registered workers must pass what?
Criminal Background Check
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Post remediation assessment and clearance must use what methods?
Visual, Procedural, and Analytical
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If a policy (Insurance) is cancelled or materially changed, you must notify the dept in writing no later than how many calendar days prior to the change or cancellation effective date.
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You must notify the dept no less than how many days prior to the anticipated start date.
5
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CMDR must be delivered to the property owner no later than how many days after the stop date?
10
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You must maintain all records for how long?
3 Years
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Reliance on this in proposals & contracts = arguments which lead to lawsuits
Boiler Plate Language
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Water activity has a profound effect on growth of what?
Mold
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In order to avoid mold growth, you should respond to water damage within how much time?
24-48 Hours
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The ability of air to hold water vapor decreases as temperature....
Decreases
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What can enter a building in either liquid or vapor state?
Water
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Where heat transfer occurs in large buildings
Mechanical Room
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What system includes the HVAC System?
Mechanical System
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What system consists of the beams, columns, bearing walls, & foundation?
Structural System
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What on the building can be a place where moisture can accumulate?
Vapor Barrier
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Going to jail is what kind of liability?
Criminal
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Having to pay a fine is what kind of liability?
Regulatory
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Tort and contractual are what kind of liability?
Civil
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Who plays a role in hazard assessment as well as prioritization of management & mitigation
Industrial Hygienist
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What is carried by contractors that is used for protection for events that occur during the project?
General Liability
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What is the legally binding written set of standards & procedures (Informs contractor of materials)
Specifications
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What are the legally binding documents?
Working Drawings & Shop Drawings
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Remediators who have had their insurance canceled are experiencing what?
Difficulties in obtaining bonding
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Where is excess heat exchanged to outdoor air?
Cooling Tower
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What is a performance bond?
Surety bond that guarantees that a contractor will complete a project according to the contract
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What is Condition 1?
(Normal fungal ecology) an indoor environment that may have settled spores, fungal fragments, or traces of actual growth who’s identity, location, and quantity are reflective of a normal fungal ecology for a similar indoor environment
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What is Condition 1 in fungal ecology?
An indoor environment that may have settled spores, fungal fragments or traces of actual growth whose identity, location, and quantity are reflective of a normal fungal ecology for a similar indoor environment.
## Footnote
Reflects a baseline level of fungi typically found indoors.
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What characterizes Condition 2 in fungal ecology?
An indoor environment that is primarily contaminated with settled spores or fungal fragments that were dispersed directly or indirectly from a Condition 3 area, and which may have traces of actual growth.
## Footnote
Indicates a higher level of fungal contamination compared to Condition 1.
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Define Condition 3 in fungal ecology.
An indoor environment contaminated with the presence of actual mold growth, associated spores, and fungal fragments. Actual growth includes growth that is active or dormant, visible or hidden.
## Footnote
Represents the highest level of fungal contamination.
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Fill in the blank: Condition 1 reflects a _______ for a similar indoor environment.
[normal fungal ecology]
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What are the components of Condition 3?
* Actual mold growth
* Associated spores
* Fungal fragments
## Footnote
Condition 3 indicates both visible and hidden growth.
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What are 2 ways an inspection may be initiated?
Intentional discovery and incidental discovery
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Who can receive an initial contact to initiate a pre-remediation inspection?
Either a remediator or an IEP
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What is a primary initial inspection consideration when mold contamination is discovered?
Whether isolation or containment of an area of visible mold growth is necessary
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What should be conducted promptly when mold contamination is discovered?
A building moisture inspection and evaluation
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What typically triggers an intentional discovery?
Concerns expressed by a facility manager, homeowner, or building occupant
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What are some examples of triggers for an intentional discovery?
* Musty odors
* Health complaints
* Known water damage
* Areas of visible mold growth
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What can lead to incidental discoveries?
Performing other contracted services such as routine maintenance, repairs, or general inspections
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What might various trades encounter at a job site that can trigger an initial contact?
Unexpected mold growth
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What should remediators advise occupants to do if they express health concerns during the inspection?
Seek advice from qualified health care professionals, public health authorities, or IEPs
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True or False: Remediators should give advice on health matters outside their areas of expertise.
False
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What is a preliminary determination?
A conclusion that identifies actual or potential mold growth, areas of moisture intrusion, and the need for further assessments or specialized services.
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Who typically completes the preliminary determination?
A remediator.
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What factors are considered in developing a preliminary determination? (List at least three)
* Quantity and location of visible mold growth
* Cause of the mold contamination
* Existence of known concealed mold contamination
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What are the contamination definitions established by the S520?
Conditions 1, 2, and 3.
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What does the S520 emphasize in its approach to mold contamination?
The importance of hidden or concealed mold growth and contamination from settled spores and fragments.
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True or False: The S520 recommends using only the size of visible mold growth as a decision criterion.
False.
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What is the role of the remediator in the preliminary determination process?
To analyze information from the initial inspection and exercise professional judgment.
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What does the S520 represent in mold remediation?
A philosophical shift away from using 'size' of visible mold growth to determine the remediation response.
## Footnote
The S520 focuses on defining conditions of mold contamination and providing guidance for remediation.
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What are the mold contamination definitions established by the S520?
Conditions 1, 2, and 3.
## Footnote
These conditions help in determining remediation response or confirming remediation success.
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What aspect of mold growth does the S520 emphasize?
Consideration of hidden or concealed mold growth.
## Footnote
This includes mold that is not readily visible.
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What does the S520 consider in addition to visible mold growth?
Contamination resulting from settled spores and fragments.
## Footnote
These are not visible but are dispersed from areas of actual growth.
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What is the purpose of the inspection process in mold remediation?
To gather information and conduct a physical inspection for moisture problems and potential mold.
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What approach is often required during the inspection process?
A multi-disciplined approach involving specialized experts from various fields.
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Is the inspection process intended to be an exposure assessment?
No, it is not intended to address occupant health complaints or risks.
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What should remediators attempt to gather during the information gathering phase?
Background information on the affected premises, including building history.
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What type of recent history should be included in the information gathering?
Information regarding recent moisture intrusions.
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List some aspects of past building history that should be collected.
* Building age
* Construction materials
* Maintenance schedule and deferred maintenance
* Previous water intrusions
* Previous mold problems
* Previous structural damage
* Mechanical systems
* Remodeling and renovation
* Premises use
* Occupancy history
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Why is occupant health information important during the inspection process?
It helps determine additional occupant protection needs and whether to involve an IEP or qualified health care professional.
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Who might require extraordinary engineering controls during remediation?
Individuals who are immunocompromised, elderly, young children, chronically ill, pregnant, or environmentally sensitive.
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True or False: Remediators should provide advice on subjects outside their areas of expertise.
False.
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Fill in the blank: The inspection process includes gathering information and _______.
[conducting a physical inspection of the affected premises for moisture problems and potential mold]
