CMA Legal & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards
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What does ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) primarily provide regarding mold exposure in the workplace?
Answer: Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) that serve as guidelines for occupational exposure
ACGIH publishes Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) as professional guidelines for occupational exposures; while not legally binding, they are widely used by industrial hygienists as benchmarks.
In the context of mold litigation, what is the purpose of a 'clearance inspection' report prepared by a licensed mold assessor?
Answer: To document that remediation achieved acceptable conditions per the remediation protocol
A clearance inspection report by an independent mold assessor documents post-remediation conditions, verifying that the scope was completed and contamination levels are acceptable before reopening the space.
Which ASTM standard provides guidance specifically for the assessment of fungal growth in buildings?
Answer: ASTM D7338 (Assessment of Fungal Growth in Buildings)
ASTM D7338 is the Standard Guide for Assessment of Fungal Growth in Buildings, providing a framework for conducting professional mold assessments.
What is the primary purpose of maintaining professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance as a mold assessor?
Answer: To cover claims arising from professional mistakes or negligent advice in the assessment
E&O insurance protects assessors against claims that their professional opinions, recommendations, or reports were incorrect or negligent, which can lead to financial damages for clients.
Under most state disclosure laws, when does a seller's disclosure obligation for mold typically attach?
Answer: When the seller has actual knowledge of a mold condition
Disclosure obligations are typically triggered by actual knowledge — sellers must disclose what they know, but are not generally required to investigate for conditions they are unaware of.
Which federal law requires schools to maintain records of environmental inspections and notify parents about identified hazards including mold?
Answer: Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
While AHERA primarily addresses asbestos, its framework of inspection, notification, and recordkeeping in schools has been used as a model, and its management plans often cover general IAQ including mold under EPA's voluntary IAQ Tools for Schools program.