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Webinar for NYCHA Residents May 7, 2019 Mar arlon on F For orbes Mar arvin J Jean an-Ja Jacques Dewayne J e Jolly ly Deputy Director Mold Administrator Healthy Homes Program Office of Mold Assessment T echnical Services NYC
May 7, 2019
Mar arvin J Jean an-Ja Jacques Mold Administrator T echnical Services Mar arlon
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Deputy Director Office of Mold Assessment and Remediation Dewayne J e Jolly ly Healthy Homes Program NYC Health Department
While we continue to make capital investments in our buildings, NYCHA is committed to comprehensively address:
2013.
changes to its mold repair response at 38 developments through two pilots in 2017 and 2018.
and began citywide roll out of Mold Busters in January 2019.
year.
Within 2 years:
plan to address root causes within 5 days of notification, and remediate root causes:
remove water within 48 hours.
Within 5 years:
unit/common area within 12 months.
Effectively and efficiently remediate mold by leveraging:
Staff will use new tools to find and fix the source of the problem, including moisture meters and new mold-fighting paint.
Began in January 2019, over 2,500 staff members will receive comprehensive hands-on training to become successful Mold Busters.
A new inspection and recording process identifies the underlying cause of the mold or moisture problem. A new quality assurance inspection also ensures that the staff have properly fixed the condition, and there is no mold.
NYCHA will improve coordination and prioritization of mold repairs.
NYCHA will also improve communication and notification to tenants.
A mold work order is created when:
Contact Center
mobile app, OR
condition in an apartment.
to NYCHA’s Right of Entry. Mold Service Request
STEP 2
The inspector (Super or Assistant Super):
remediate the mold, AND
lead to mold. Inspector shares the findings with resident and leaves a form detailing the next steps. Initial Inspection
STEP 4
Upon completion, NYCHA performs a quality assurance inspection to ensure the mold remediation work was done effectively and will not result in a recurrence. Quality Assurance Inspection NYCHA completes planned work to remediate the mold within 7 days for simple repairs and within 15 days for more complex repairs.
STEP 1 STEP 3
Remediation
Coordinated by NYCHA’s new Mold Unit, training for over 2,500 maintenance and supervisory staff members was launched in January.
Remediation class, two-day Building Science class, and a three-day Mold Inspection class.
the Standard Procedure.
Inspection (3 days)
methods
document inspections using hand held devices
simulations
Remediation Methods (1 day)
requirements
effectively clean mold
paint
Building Science (2 days)
causes of mold and moisture
building systems
to prevent recurring mold growth
Three training tracks address relevant HUD, EPA, and OSHA standards and are consistent with New York State Department of Labor’s Mold Training and New York City Health Department guidelines.
designated “Mold Busters Ready” once staff have completed training, received equipment, and received the new IWM App on their handheld devices.
Busters Ready” NYCHA consolidations.
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I learned a lot and use the training every day. We worked in groups to problem-solve different real-life scenarios and used the new tools to discuss how to tackle mold. It takes time to do it right, but the important thing is to get rid of the mold and address problems that were overlooked in the past. Everybody wants a safe and healthy place to live. I feel successful because I am working with residents and other staff to help my community. Nena Huntley Property Maintenance Supervisor Jefferson Houses
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ung i a re fo und b o th indo o rs a nd o utdo o rs
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t c a n b e ma ny diffe re nt c o lo rs
t ma y lo o k furry, slimy
t c a n ha ve a musty, sta le o r e a rthy o do r
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pla c e s whe re the re is mo isture a nd hig h humidity, suc h a s b a thro o ms a nd kitc he ns a nd a re a s whe re the re a re le a ks (e .g ., plumb ing , ro o fs, wind o ws).
a re runny no se , itc hy e ye s a nd c o ng e stio n
a sthma a nd COPD, sympto ms ma y b e wo rse ne d b y mo ld e xpo sure
he b e st wa y is to re mo ve wa te r a nd mo isture so urc e s
he fo llo wing c a n he lp sto p mo ld g ro wth a nd ke e p it fro m c o ming b a c k:
ixing le a ks
in b a se me nts; using a po rta b le fa n to dry we t a re a s; o pe n a windo w a fte r sho we ring in b a thro o ms with no e xha ust fa n)
(e .g ., fix le a ks)
f sma ll a re a s (le ss tha n 10 sq ua re fe e t – ro ug hly a 3 fo o t b y 3 fo o t pa tc h) o f mo ld re ma in yo u c a n c le a n b y:
surfa c e s a s so o n a s yo u se e it
The key to mold control is moisture control!
mpro ve ve ntila tio n in b a thro o m a nd kitc he n.
when NYCHA needs to address environmental hazards and perform critical mold-related inspections and repairs asap.
NYCHA worker can enter your apartment to make repairs whether or not you are home, if you are given written notice two days prior.
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apartment:
the exhaust grill (the tissue should stick to grill). Request repairs if there is no suction, or if the vent grill is clogged with dust.
ventilation in your apartment by keeping windows slightly open when the weather allows.
Customer Contact Center at (718) 707-7771 or using the MyNYCHA app or website at: on.nyc.gov/mynycha.
PLEASE SHARE THE MOLD BUSTERS FACT SHEET WITH NEIGHBORS