A one-day mould conference, being presented by Jena Dyco International, will be an invaluable resource for anyone involved in building and restoration; mould remediation and testing; asset maintenance; and the insurance industry. It is very topical as the impact of mould from massive floods experienced early this year continues to be a real issue.
The mould conference will be held between 9.30am and 4.00pm as part of the AUSCLEAN Convention 2011 at the Jupiter’s Casino, Gold Coast on Wednesday 28 September. It will feature a key note address by Mycologia and talks from various other industry experts, including a representative from the insurance industry.
“This event brings together people from the building and restoration industries, as well as property managers. As a large percentage of homes affected by the Queensland and Victorian floods were rental properties, there is often a lot of confusion as to who deals with the mould issue,” said the academy’s training manager and director, Jenny Boymal.
Jena Dyco is an educational institution that specialises in carpet cleaning and restoration courses. Boymal says 64 people have just completed the Jena Dyco Academy’s Applied Microbial Remediation Technician Course (IICRC AMRT) – an Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certificate.
Mould remediation is a subject in which information changes often. It is important for those in the industry to stay informed.
Mould is an airborne fungi that begins to grow when it lands on a wet surface. It can be some time before the extent of the mould within a building is fully visible. Once mould has reached this stage, however, the level of allergens produced by mould is high. Some medical practitioners believe that residents and employees living and working in buildings with mould may experience a range of health issues, including, runny nose, asthma, headaches, influenza, chest conditions, irritated eyes, lungs, throat and nose, and skin rashes.
Boymal stated that the conference is a chance for participants to network and create beneficial working relationships so that when they head home to their businesses and jobs they are not only up-to-date with mould remediation they will also have other professionals in which to share ideas and information with.
“It brings industry professionals together that address and tackle the mould issue and it lets them know they’re not alone.”
Registration for the mould conference is $150 per person. Attendees of the Jena Dyco IICRC AMRT course receive one free registration.
To find out more about the conference or to register please call the Jena Dyco on 1300 192 968.