TAILGATE SAFETY TOPIC

The Humboldt Builders’ Exchange Safety and Insurance Committee provide the following safety topic as a service to its members. These instructions do not supersede local, state or federal regulations.

MOLD PREVENTION

Information provided courtesy of OSHA

Molds are found almost everywhere and can grow on virtually any substance as long as moisture and oxygen are present. Molds can damage building materials and, if left unchecked, can eventually cause structural damage.

Some molds have the potential to cause adverse health effects, including asthma attacks in some people who are allergic to mold. Exposure to mold can also cause other types of allergic reactions, including hay fever-type symptoms, skin rashes, and irritation to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs in both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.

That is why OSHA encourages building managers, custodians, and others responsible for building maintenance to learn how to avoid, control and remove mold in buildings leading to the reduction of health risks. Moisture control is the key to mold control. Here are a few tips on mold prevention:

· Repair plumbing leaks and leaks in the building structure as soon as possible.

· Perform regularly scheduled building/heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) inspections and maintenance, including filter changes.

· Clean and dry wet or damp spots as soon as possible, but no more than 48 hours after discovery.

· Pinpoint areas where leaks have occurred, identify the causes, and take preventive action to ensure that they do not reoccur.

For more information on this and other safety topics, please visit OSHA’s Website at www.osha.gov.

The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.

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