Prevention oriented web-based indoor mold course

Laura Kolb, MPH, Indoor Environments Division, US Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Mailcode 6609J, Washington, DC 20460, 202-343-9438, kolb.laura@epa.gov

This session will provide an overview of the new Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor Environments Division, web-based course on mold, with a focus on mold prevention. The course is designed for use by public health and environmental professionals, to provide a background on indoor mold issues and to provide information potentially of use for answering questions from the public on mold prevention and cleanup. There will be a focus on techniques and tips for avoiding mold in the built environment. This course is free, and is for informational purposes only - it does not provide a certification or certificate.

Learning Objectives:

1 - Become familiar with tips and techniques for preventing indoor mold.

2 - Discuss common indoor mold issues.

3 - Become familiar with the new, free, EPA resource on mold

4 - Learn key concept for indoor mold prevention (moisture control).
5 - Participants will have an opportunity to interact with EPA staff on mold-related issues.

Keywords: Air Quality, Prevention

Related Web page: www.epa.gov/iaq/molds

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: I work for U.S. EPA.

Air Pollution: From Assessment to Intervention

The 132nd Annual Meeting (November 6-10, 2004) of APHA