Safety
Industrial Hygiene
Molds

Information bulletin

ACOEM evidence-based statement

Checklist on how to handle mold problems

Identifies the appropriate personal protective equipment and methods for cleaning up mold

How to keep mildew from growing

Study says indoor mold can cause respiratory disease but cannot be conclusively linked to other health disorders

Information for the consumer as well as the professional

There are several management practices that can either help prevent the growth of mold spores or limit the damage

Can begin to grow on flood damaged materials within 48 hours after floodwaters have receded

Describes a strategy for finding and combating moisture problems

SOP for the removal of mold-bearing building materials

Addresses mold contamination of building components

Advice for homeowners regarding mold in houses

Handyman advice on how to stop mold infestations in buildings

Describes the health hazards and remediation for indoor mold

Mold remediation issues and more

Recommendations for the prevention of mold growth in the building construction process

Investigating and Resolving Moisture Problems

All molds have the potential to cause health effects

What to do about mold, mildew, and other indoor allergens

Some molds can produce certain chemicals, such as mycotoxins and VOCs

Molds in indoor air

Sample policy and procedure for preventing or remediating mold growth

Explains the health hazards of mold

Strategies that can help minimize mold growth

Homeowner advice on how to reduce the incidence of mold

Prevention and control advice

Photos that illustrate the problem

Avoiding Mold Problems in Buildings by Using Mold-resistant Construction Products & Practices

A series of papers dealing with issues and questions about dealing with and preventing mold problems

Addresses major issues related to molds in indoor air

Recommendations to control safety hazards for activities related to mold remediation

Guidelines for the remediation/cleanup of mold and moisture problems in schools and commercial bldgs

Guidelines for response to clean water damage within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth

Guidance on indoor air quality and molds

What toxic black mold or other indoor mold looks like

Why it is usually not needed

Examining the Validity of Current Indoor Mold Sampling Techniques

Explains how to collect a mold sample

Mold prevention and remediation tips

Information regarding the effects that molds and fungi have on indoor air quality (IAQ)

Respirators and mold protection advice

Toxins produced by molds

Such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium, Chaetomium and Stachybotrys

Outlines the problems associated with moisture on wood and its resolution

The key to mold control is moisture control

How to fix mold problems in buildings

Advice on remediating mold

Examples of scary-looking, usually harmless indoor stuff that is sometimes mistaken for mold

An expert in the field covers the basics to assist those who need to address this issue