ASTM MOLD JOHNSON STANDARDIZATION OF MOLD RESPONSE PROCEDURES CONFERENCE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT IN BURLINGTON JULY 13 15, 2009

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1 JOHNS The best opportunity in 2009 to learn about and discuss moldrelated issues with your peers! THE 2009 ASTM JOHNS : Standardization of Mold Response Procedures, sponsored by, will be held July 13 15, 2009 at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, USA. The three-day conference is one of the ongoing series of ASTM Johnson Conferences and the University of Vermont venue provides an informal forum for cutting-edge analysis and discussion of controversial issues. Conference emphasis will be on practical, science-based field applications. The program will focus on development of standard mold protocols considering moisture dynamics, occupant sensitivity, analytical techniques, use, misuse and interpretation of microbial testing, response options and verification. Critiques of existing guidelines, discussion of litigation methodology and new technologies will also be presented. The Conference format will include the following four sessions: HEALTH health effects; screening procedures; causation; susceptibility ASSESSMENT building inspection techniques, moisture evaluation TESTING sampling and analytical procedures; new technologies; data interpretation REMEDIATI removal/treatment options; site control; personal protection; verification Roundtable discussions will encourage audience participation and solicit recommendations for protocol development, prioritizing research needs and suggesting new consensus standards for development by ASTM Committee D22. The Conference will be of interest to investigators (e.g., hygienists, engineers, physicians, and public health officials), laboratory analysts and managers, stakeholders (e.g., building owners and managers, insurance industry, public interest groups) and federal, state and local government representatives. For detailed information about the program, conference site, and hotel accommodations and registration please go to the following link:

2 JOHNS COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Ed Light Building Dynamics Ashton, MD Larry Pierce Fiberquant Analytical Services, Inc. Phoeniz, AZ Eva M. Ewing Compass Environmental, Inc. Kennesaw, GA PROGRAM COMMITTEE Suzanne Blevins Aerobiology Associates Richmond, VA Caoimhin Connell Forensic Applications Consulting Technologies, Inc. Bailey, CO Paul Haas Morse Zehnter Associates West Palm Beach, FL Larry Lee Pacific Industrial Hygiene, LLC Kirkland, WA John Neville Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. Novi, MI Roger G. Morse Morse Zehnter Associates Troy, NY

3 JOHNS MDAY, JULY 13 7:45 8:30am Registration 8:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks: Conference Chairs 8:45am Preventing Mold Related Problems in the Indoor Workplace (Dorothy Dougherty and Caroline Freeman, Occupational Safety and Health Administration) SESSI I: HEALTH Monday Morning Session Chair: Caoimhin Connell 9:15am Immunological Screening of Mold Complaints (Brock Williams, University of Missouri and Children s Mercy Hospital) 10:00am 10:15am Diagnosis of Mold Related Disease (Michael Holland, Glens Falls Hospital s Center for Occupational Health) 11:00am Medical Aspects of Mold Litigation (Ron Gots, International Center for Toxicology and Medicine) 11:45am Lunch Monday Afternoon 12:45pm Mold Risk Assessment (Scott Phillips, University of Colorado Health Science Center and NewFields)

4 JOHNS MDAY, JULY 13 1:30pm Coordination of Medical and Environmental Assessment (Christine Oliver, Occupational Health Initiatives, Inc.) 2:15pm Audience and Panel Discussion on Health Issues 3:00pm SESSI II: ASSESSMENT Session Chair: Paul Haas 3:15pm Evaluation and Resolution of Common Moisture Issues (Roger G. Morse, Morse Zehnter Associates, Inc.) 3:40pm Protection of Building Occupants (Sharon Kramer) 4:15pm Insurance-Related Mold Assessment (Kyle Dotson, Dotson Group, LLC) 4:50pm Comparison of Litigation Methodologies (Ed Light, Building Sciences) 5:25pm Aspergillosis Assessment (Larry Lee, Pacific Industrial Hygiene, LLC) 6:00pm Welcome Reception 8:00pm Vermont Musical Extravaganza

5 JOHNS TUESDAY, JULY 14 8:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks: Conference Chairs SESSI II: ASSESSMENT (continued) Tuesday Morning Session Chair: Paul Haas 8:45am Condensation Damage to Gypsum Wallboard (John Kominsky, Environmental Quality Management, Inc.) 9:20am Airborne Fungi Associated with Greenhouses (Di Wei Li, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Valley Laboratory) 9:55am 10:10am Audience and Panel Discussion on Assessment Issues SESSI III: SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL ISSUES Session Chair: John Neville 10:45am Sampling Strategies and Data Interpretation: A Mycologist s View (Harriett Burge, EMLabPK) 11:20am Sampling Strategies and Data Interpretation: An Industrial Hygienist s View (Caoimhin Connell, Forensic Applications Consulting Technologies, Inc.) 11:55am Lunch

6 JOHNS TUESDAY, JULY 14 Tuesday Afternoon 1:00pm How to Combine Mycology Principals, Testing Protocols and Building Science into IAQ Investigations (Jonathan Solomon, Building Science Investigations) 1:35pm Airborne Mold Detection Through Enzyme Measurement (Ragnar Rylander, BioFact Environmental Health Research Center) 2:10pm A Comparison of Thirteen Different Commercial Swabs used for Microbial IEQ Investigations (John Neville, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.) 2:45pm 3:00pm Comparison of Two Bioaerosol Methods for Post Remediation Verification and Initial Investigation: Fungal Enzyme and Spore Trap (Lisa Rogers, Mycometer, Inc.) 3:35pm ASTM Sampling and Analytical Protocol Development: ASTM Method for Inertial Impactor (Spore Trap) Analysis Update (Larry Pierce and Michael Breu, Fiberquant Analytical Services, Inc.) 4:15pm Conference Adjourns for the Day Volleyball Competition Labs vs. Everyone Else!

7 JOHNS WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 8:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks: Conference Chairs SESSI III: SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL ISSUES (continued) Wednesday Morning Session Chair: Larry Pierce 8:45am Application of ASTM Standard Practice D6602 in the investigation of Indoor Ghosting and Darkening Agents (Jim Millette, MVA Consultants, Inc.) 9:20am Calculation of Partial Analysis of Circular Traces in Terms of Microscopic Field of View (FOV) and Trace Diameter (James Tucker, ASAP Technical & Environmental) 9:55am 10:10am Validation of Visual Inspection, Air Testing and ERMI (Ed Light, Building Dynamics) 10:45am Audience and Panel Discussion of Sampling and Analytical Issues SESSI IV: REMEDIATI Session Chair: Larry Lee 11:20am Management of Moldy Buildings: Results of 2007 Survey (Anu Dixit, St. Louis University) 11:55am Lunch

8 JOHNS WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Wednesday Afternoon 1:00pm Options for Mold Remediation: A Contractor s Perspective (Joe Hennessy, TEG Services, Beltsville, MD) 1:35pm Drying for Mold Prevention (Ernie Storer, Injectidry Systems, Inc.) 2:10pm Personal Protection of Mold Remediation Workers (Christine Oliver, Occupational Health Initiatives, Inc.) 2:45pm 3:00pm Is There a Role for Biocides in Mold Remediation? (Martin Rose, Rose Environmental, Inc.) 3:35pm Audience and Panel Discussion on Remediation Issues 4:10pm General Discussion 4:45pm Conference Adjourns