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Mold and Moisture Control

Participants will accomplish the following:

Knowledge: Identify health effects of mold and excess moisture in homes.

Comprehension: Describe conditions that cause mold growth.

Application:

  • List basic types and limitations of mold testing and diagnostics. Describe strategies that are low-cost, easy to implement, and/or most effective to achieve mold clean-up guidelines and to control moisture in the home.
  • Identify resources for assistance with these topics.

 

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