Benefits of RO-S

• Comprehensive knowledge of Oversight.
• Ability to provide complete closure on mold claims. 
• Marketable credential as a Remediation Oversight Specialist.
• Expanded skills relative to the job market. 
• Knowledge crucial to dealing with remediation and testing companies.
• Continuing Education Credits.

Benefits of MR-S

• Comprehensive knowledge of Remediation.
• Ability to communicate with insurance adjusters.
• Knowledge to provide first time closure on post-remediation testing.
• Credential to market to insurance industry and testing companies.
• Marketability of services.
• Continuing Education Credits

Email:  help@acs.org 
  American Chemical Society (ACS)
ACS advances knowledge and research through scholarly publishing, scientific conferences, information resources for education and business, and professional development efforts.

1155 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington ,  DC       20036      US
 

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Record #: 65
Voice:  800-942-0832

Email:  info@iaqcouncil.org 
  American Indoor Air Quality Council 
A non-profit organization for indoor air quality professionals and technicians. Offers IAQ training.

Post Office Box 11599
Glendale ,  AZ       85318-1599      US
 

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Record #: 68
Voice:  614-888-9772

Email:  becohio@lycos.com 
  Building Environment Council of Ohio (BECO)
We are interested in problems within buildings arising from pollutants in and immediately around those buildings, especially pollutants associated with building aterials, utilities, the building site, or occupant activities.

6161 Busch Blvd., Suite 87
Columbus ,  OH       43229-2508      US
 

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Record #: 69
Voice:  320-763-4320

Email:  eaa@iami.org 
  Environmental Assessment Association

An international organization dedicated to providing members with information and education in the Real Estate Industry in respect to Environmental Inspections, Testing and Hazardous Material Removal.

1224 North Nokomis NE
Alexandria ,  MN       56308      US
 

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Record #: 72
Voice:  301-984-8969

Email:  ihmminfo@ihmm.org 
  Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers
To foster continued professional development of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers through continuing education, peer group interaction and technological stimulation.

11911 Parklawn Drive, Suite 450
Rockville ,  MD       20852      US
 

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Record #: 71
Voice:  800-494-0460

Email:  cs@iienet.org 
  Institute of Industrial Engineers

The society dedicated to serving the professional needs of industrial engineers and all individuals involved with improving quality and productivity.

25 Technology Park
Norcross ,  GA       30092      US
 

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Record #: 74
Voice:  281-228-6200

Email:  webmaster@mail.nace.org 
  National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
A professional technical society dedicated to protecting the environment, promoting public safety, and reducing the economic impact of corrosion by advancing the knowledge of corrosion engineering.

1440 South Creek Drive
Houston ,  TX       77084-4906      US
 

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Record #: 75
Voice:  303-697-8441

Email:  
  National Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
NETA developed a certification program for electrical testing technicians in 1975. The publication of Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians as an American National Standard validates this program and others meeting the criteria.

P.O. Box 687
Morrison ,  CO       80465-0687      US
 

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Record #: 78
Voice:  800-551-7379

Email:  customerservice@ngwa.org 
  National Ground Water Association
Groundwater scientists and engineers, as well as manufacturers and contractors in the water well industry.

601 Dempsey Road
Westerville ,  OH       43081      US
 

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Record #: 76
Voice:  703-683-6422

Email:  mjones@insulation.org 
  National Insulation Association
To improve the service, directly and otherwise, to the general public performed by the commercial and industrial insulation and asbestos abatement industries.

99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 222
Alexandria ,  VA       22314      US
 

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Record #: 77
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Email:  nrep@nrep.org
National Registry of Environmental Professionals 
Provides legal and prfessional recognition to individuals possessing education, training and experience as environmental managers, engineers, technologists, and scientists.

 
  ,  N/A              US
 

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Record #: 80
Voice:  203-932-7108

Email:  rldavis@charger.newhaven.edu 
  Northeast Ohio Geological Society
Environmental Geology, Geology and Land Use, Geology and Public Policy, Hydrology and Hydrogeology, Geomorphology, Resource Management and Energy Problems, Engineering Geology.

 
  ,  N/A              US
 

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Record #: 81
Voice:  734-769-8010

Email:  info@nsf.org 
  NSF International 
NSF International provides HACCP, Food Safety, Water Quality, Public Health, and Product Testing services.

PO Box 130140 / 789 N. Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor ,  MI       48113-0140      US
 

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Record #: 82
Voice:  301-694-8122

Email:  SASOffice@aol.com 
  Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS)
The objective of this Society is to advance and disseminate knowledge and information concerning the art and science of spectroscopy and other allied sciences.

201 B Broadway Street
Frederick ,  MD       21701-6501      US
 

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Record #: 83
Voice:  412-281-2331

Email:  webmaster@sspc.org
Steel Structures Painting Council

Concerned with the use of coatings to protect industrial steel structures & serves its members and advances the industry through standards, regulatory advocacy, education, and information exchange.

40 24th Street
Pittsburgh ,  PA       15222      US
 

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Record #: 66
Voice:  847-699-2929

Email:  customerservice@asse.org 
  The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

ASSE is a global association providing the professional development and representation for those engaged in the practice of safety, health and the environment and providing services to the private and public sectors.

1800 E Oakton St
Des Plaines ,  IL       60018      US
 

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Record #: 67
Voice:  847-948-0309

Email:  Webmaster@aeecenter.org 
  The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) 
AEE’s certification programs are recognized by such government agencies as the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Agency for International Development, as well as by corporations, utilities and energy service companies.

4025 Pleasantdale Rd., Suite 420
Atlanta ,  GA       30340      US
 

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Record #: 70
Voice:  303-447-2020

Email:  Ask-A-Geologist@usgs.gov 
  The Geological Society of America
The Geological Society of America — advancing the geosciences, enhancing professional growth, and promoting geosciences in the service of humankind.

PO Box 9140
Boulder ,  CO       80301-9140      US 

The following guidelines for fungal invasion prevention:

1.       Place books/book shelves, and furniture at least 1-2 inches from the wall for airflow.

2.       Store books, materials, important documents, and collectibles in a room where there are no extreme temperature/humidity changes, and not in extreme light/darkness.

3.       Keep indoor plants to a minimum as they draw fungus, bacteria, and other microbes.

4.       Regularly inspect for mold infestation wherever water/moisture has been historical. 

5.       Open closet doors for air circulation.  Use a 40-watt light bulb to dry/heat closet air.

6.       Whenever possible do not use humidifiers and open a window for 20-30 minutes daily (on sunny days, but never on rainy days).

7.       Change air filters at least once every 30 days.

8.       In vacuum cleaners, High Efficiency Particulate Absolute (HEPA) filters are the best at taking fungus, mildew, and dust out of the air, and vacuum at least once weekly.

9.       Wash sheets, pillowcases, and mattress covers frequently in hot soapy water. If someone is allergic to dust mites, buy special vinyl covers for the pillow/mattress.

10.   Remove stuffed animals/dust-collecting objects from moisture areas, e.g. windows.

11.   Some new products may help reduce dust mite populations.  Ask your medical doctor about control solutions for upholstered furniture and bedding.

12.   It is important to keep any area that maintains collectibles and other such valuable objects clean and free of dust, dirt, and other organic debris that can nourish spores.

13.   Wash cooking oil buildup off kitchen walls at least four times per year.

14.   Clean condensation moisture/dust particles from windowsills after storms/weekly.

General Indoor Cleaning Instructions:

Keep surfaces and household textiles clean.  Mold grows on materials contaminated with soil and grease.  A grease-cutting solution of detergent and water should be used to wash hard surfaces, e.g., walls and floors to remove contaminants that can support mold growth.  Tri-sodium phosphate (TSP) found in hardware stores is an effective cleaner for removing grease.  After cleaning, rinse with clear water to remove any cleaner residue. Dry quickly and thoroughly using fans.   CAUTION should be observed when using strong cleaners such as TSP.  Wear rubber gloves and avoid breathing/getting the powder in the eyes.

Store clothes for washing in a hamper with a black plastic liner.  Allow moist soiled clothes to dry first before placing them into a hamper. This discourages the growth of mildew.

During rainy or moist seasons, visually inspect periodically for any beginning evidence of fungi contamination, especially in closet areas.  If found, remove all clothing before cleaning the contaminated area.  A vinegar and hot water solution should be strong enough to safely remove minor fungi contamination (an area of approximately 2 feet by 2 feet) from walls.  A cleaning product, e.g., ZEP with an antibacterial disinfectant and fungicide for cleaning windowsills, bathroom tiles and toilet basins, other reachable areas is recommended.  CAUTION:  Always read the WARNING of cleaning products before use and never mix solutions.  This can produce very toxic mixtures with health hazards. Please take care to not get this material on carpet as it will discolor the carpet. 

Clothing observing any odor of contamination should be either washed in hot detergent water, then, rinsed thoroughly in hot clean water only, before being machine dried.  Any clothing that cannot be washed should be dry-cleaned (under special cleaning instructions which dry-cleaning management should be aware of).  Closets should not be overfilled, as this will reduce air circulation in the closet.

 Protect Bathroom areas.  Keep bathrooms as clean and dry as possible.  Wipe down shower walls with a towel, sponge, or squeegee after showering.  If available, use a vented exhaust fan to pull moist air out of the bath during and after bathing or showering.  Be sure that the fan is vented to the outside, not into the attic or crawlspace areas.

  Protecting carpets. The longer the carpet remains wet, the greater the chances of permanent damage, including shrinkage, color change, and soil staining.  Once the textile starts drying, the longer it remains damp, the more likely mildew will develop.  It is important to rapidly clean and dry the carpet.