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CMA Legal & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Which federal agency has primary regulatory authority over worker exposure to mold during remediation activities in the United States?

    Answer: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

    OSHA sets and enforces workplace health and safety standards, including requirements for PPE, respiratory protection, and hazard communication that apply to mold remediation workers.

  2. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom/GHS), what document must be available to workers who may be exposed to chemical mold remediation products?

    Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

    Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS) must be available for every hazardous chemical used on the job site, including biocides and cleaning products used in mold remediation.

  3. Which U.S. state was the first to enact legislation specifically licensing mold assessors and remediators?

    Answer: Florida

    Florida enacted the Mold-Related Services Act (Chapter 468, Part XVI, Florida Statutes) in 2010, creating the first state licensing program specifically for mold assessors and remediators.

  4. What is the key principle behind the conflict-of-interest rule that most state mold licensing laws and industry standards enforce?

    Answer: The same company cannot perform both mold assessment and mold remediation on the same project

    Separating assessment and remediation prevents financial conflicts of interest where the assessor might over-report contamination to generate remediation work for their own company.

  5. Under EPA's RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) Rule, what is the primary concern that triggers lead-safe work practices requirements during mold remediation?

    Answer: Disturbance of lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing

    The EPA RRP Rule requires certified firms and renovators to use lead-safe practices when disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes, which frequently occurs during mold-related demolition.

  6. What disclosure obligation typically applies to a home seller regarding known mold conditions under most U.S. state real estate laws?

    Answer: Sellers must disclose known material defects including mold conditions

    Most states require sellers to disclose known material defects that could affect property value or habitability, which typically includes known mold conditions.