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United States Standards Recognize Gulf Coast IAQ's Credentials in Mold Assessment
Jason Yost • January 2, 2023
The United States Government Recognizes Gulf Coast IAQ’s Credentials in Mold Assessment & Remediation
Did you know that the United States (U.S.) government has a “mold remediation” specification that establishes procurement procedures that government personnel are to use when seeking to hire a mold assessor and mold remediator? It’s called the United Facilities Guide Specifications, Section 02 85 00, Mold Remediation. These guidelines are a joint effort of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (HQ AFCESA), the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (HQ AFCEE), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
These guidelines specifically state:
“The Contracting Officer must require that the microbial assessor provide documentation proving that the assessor meets at least one of the following criteria:
“1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in engineering, architecture, building construction, occupational health, microbiology, occupational safety, or a related natural or physical science. Additionally, two years experience in conducting microbial investigations is required.
“2. Associates degree from an accredited university or college with a concentration in environmental, natural or physical sciences. Additionally, four years experience in conducting microbial investigations is required.
“3. Certification as an industrial hygienist (CIH) as certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygienists, safety professional (CSP) as certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or engineer (PE). Additionally, one year experience in conducting microbial investigations is required.
“4. Certification by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) as a Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE), Council-Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC), Council-Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI), Council-Certified Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI), Council-Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS) or Council-Certified Microbial Remediator (CMR).”
Gulf Coast Center for Indoor Air Quality Services (Gulf Coast IAQ) is proud to offer professional assessors who surpass these requirements: college-educated, accredited, board-awarded, Council-certified professionals.
Firstly, our professionals have college-degrees in one or more of the following:
- Occupational safety and health, a comprehensive study of occupational safety and health that includes emergency response to chemical spills, explosions and fires, toxicology, accident investigations, safety and health standards and guidelines, industrial hygiene practices, safety and health law, building a safety-first business culture, environmental science, hazard and risk assessments, and more.
- Industrial hygiene management, a comprehensive study of industrial hygiene that includes industrial hygiene history, toxicology, occupational safety and health standards and law, airborne hazards, sampling for contaminants, ergonomics, temperature extremes, hazard and risk assessments, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and more.
- Environmental management/science, a comprehensive study of environmental management and science that includes environmental science, environmental law, environmental politics, Earth science, air pollution science, hazard and risk assessments, and more.
In addition to these degrees, our professionals hold up to four of the ACAC Council-certifications:
- Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant, CIEC, is a supervisory-level, accredited certification for professionals with verified knowledge or disciples related to indoor air quality, including but not limited to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, building science, mold and microbial issues, industrial hygiene, lead-based paint, and asbestos.
- Council-certified Indoor Environmental Supervisor, CIES, is a supervisory-level, accredited certification for professionals with verified knowledge of disciplines related to mold remediation, asbestos removal, lead-based paint abatement, and other indoor environmental remediation activities. Professionals with this certification have dealt with hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Council-certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor, CMRS, is a supervisory-level, accredited certification for professionals with verified knowledge of disciplines related to the design and implementation of mold remediation plans, including but not limited to containments, control pressure relationships, cleaning products and their use in safely cleaning environments exposed to mold, safely removing and disposing of mold contaminated building materials, and understanding applicable regulations and standards.
- Council-certified Emergency Operations Professional, CEOP, is a supervisory-level, accredited certification for professionals with verified knowledge of disciplines related to the coordination and management of a company’s response to natural or man-made disaster if government first responders cannot arrive immediately. They develop and maintain procedures and chains of command that enable the company to maintain order in the event of an emergency and provide first responders with an accurate assessment of the situation when they arrive.
In addition to the college-degrees and certifications, our professionals are required to prove a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education every year in the subject matter related to their employment and hold all State of Florida licenses required of them in their respective employment activities.
And they must do their work without exercising a conflict of interest.
This is just one way Gulf Coast Center for Indoor Air Quality Services stands out from all the other indoor environmental assessment companies. So, who do you want handling your assessment and consultation needs? To learn more about how Gulf Coast IAQ can best serve you, contact us here. A qualified professional will go over your needs and provide you details of the assessment process at no cost or obligation to you.
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