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MCat: Industrial Hygiene
Cat: Molds

Investigating, Evaluating & Remediating Moisture & Mold Problems. Solutions for mold problems resulting from flooding, water damage, etc. Indoor air quality problems from molds and their prevention and remediation.

37 Resources
A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace [17403] ?

Information bulletin

Controlling Mildew [21085] ?

How to keep mildew from growing

Damp Indoor Spaces and Health [25613] ?

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

Facts About Mold and Mildew [23588] ?

Information for the consumer as well as the professional

Farm Mold Respiratory Hazards [pdf] [26400] ?

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

Floods and Mold [12491] ?

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

Updated Fundamentals of Moisture in Buildings [pdf] [26370] ?

An online slide presentation

Fungal Abatement Safe Operating Procedure [24164] ?

SOP for the removal of mold-bearing building materials

Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments [25741] ?

Addresses mold contamination of building components

How to Remove Mold [24166] ?

Handyman advice on how to stop mold infestations in buildings

Indoor Mold Growth Health Hazards [25809] ?

Describes the health hazards and remediation for indoor mold

Updated Industrial Hygiene and Preventive Medicine Mold Assessment Guide [pdf] [23734] ?

Mold remediation issues and more

Managing the Risk of Mold in the Construction of Buildings [pdf] [24712] ?

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

Moisture in Buildings and Mold [pdf] [25808] ?

Investigating and Resolving Moisture Problems

Mold & Health [12248] ?

All molds have the potential to cause health effects

Mold and Fungi [11978] ?

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

Mold and Mildew [12247] ?

Molds in indoor air

Mold Growth: Prevention and Remediation [pdf] [22394] ?

Sample policy and procedure for preventing or remediating mold growth

Mold Health and Safety Fact Sheet [23016] ?

Explains the health hazards of mold

Mold in Residential Buildings [13885] ?

Strategies that can help minimize mold growth

Mold in the Home [25742] ?

How to handle mold problems

Mold in the Workplace [pdf] [20682] ?

Prevention and control advice

Mold Patterns on Wallboard as a Result of Cold Spots [24689] ?

Photos that illustrate the problem

Mold Prevention & Remediation Issues [26529] ?

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

Mold Protection Program - Facts about Mold [6447] ?

Addresses major issues related to molds in indoor air

Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings [5125] ?

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

Mold Resources [16172] ?

Guidance on indoor air quality and molds

Mold Testing [26528] ?

Why it is usually not needed

Mold Testing Instructions [25747] ?

Explains how to collect a mold sample

Molds and Fungi [22987] ?

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

Molds and Mold Remediation Respirator Selection [pdf] [3507] ?

Respirators and mold protection advice

Mycotoxins [11767] ?

Toxins produced by molds

Mycotoxins: Toxins Produced by Some Molds [6471] ?

Such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium, Chaetomium and Stachybotrys

Potential Moisture Problems & Molds [26360] ?

Outlines the problems associated with moisture on wood and its resolution

Preventing Mold [12249] ?

The key to mold control is moisture control

Removing Mold [12250] ?

Advice on remediating mold


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