UND Environmental Training recently completed the development of a new Weatherization Health and Safety Training curriculum for the MN Department of Commerce. The training was developed to bring Weatherization Assistance Program coordinators and technicians up to speed on the new requirements issued by DOE in WPN 17-7: Weatherization Health and Safety Guidance The first presentation […]
Is That Toxic Black Mold?
It’s been hot and wet here lately in the Upper Midwest so it’s time once again to talk about mold. One of the most common things we hear when it comes to mold is “it this black mold?” First, lets start with the hard truth: The term “Toxic Black Mold” is a term made up […]
Got Vermiculite?
Vermiculite insulation has been a hot topic lately. So what is vermiculate, do you have it in your building and, most importantly, is it asbestos containing? Vermiculite is a naturally-occurring mineral composed of shiny flakes, resembling mica. When heated to a high temperature, flakes of vermiculite expand as much as 8-30 times their original size. […]
