Instructor: Sara Coley

Biography: Sara Coley has worked in the environmental, health, and safety fields for approximately 25 years. She conducts indoor air quality assessments for industrial, commercial, and residential clients, with extensive experience regarding investigations pertaining to mold contamination. She works in conjunction with remediation contractors in providing guidance regarding proper remediation of mold growth in commercial, institutional, and residential structures. Ms. Coley conducts asbestos inspections for commercial and industrial properties, working with companies to develop operations and maintenance programs for managing their asbestos materials. Her experience includes several years of laboratory analysis for asbestos identification as well as administering an asbestos quality control program to maintain laboratory proficiency requirements compliant to the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Ms. Coley also performs industrial hygiene sampling for exposure assessments and OSHA compliance issues. She conducts respiratory fit testing and training and is currently helping facilitate a behavioral based safety program for an industrial client. Ms. Coley conducts training sessions on asbestos awareness as well as informational sessions on indoor air quality and related remediation procedures. She has been retained as an expert witness for mold contamination, and has been an instructor with the University of Alabama's College of Continuing Studies since 2003 in their "Managing Mold in Buildings" course.

Classes By This Instructor

Mold Assessment and Remediation and/or Managing Mold in Buildings

The THREE-DAY training course provides instruction on the identification, assessment and correction of mold problems in buildings. Practical instruction on mold assessment, remediation, and moisture control is included. It is intended for anyone who wants detailed, practical information that can be used to directly address mold problems in buildings and schools.
September 17-19, 2024, University Hall