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Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control

INVESTIGATING, EVALUATING, AND REMEDIATING MOISTURE AND MOLD PROBLEMS

 

Safety Tips While Investigating and Evaluating 
Mold and Moisture Problems

  • Do not touch mold or moldy items with bare hands.

  • Do not get mold or mold spores in your eyes.
  • Do not breathe in mold or mold spores.
  • Consult Table 2 and text for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and containment guidelines.
  • Consider using PPE when disturbing mold. The minimum PPE is an N-95 respirator, gloves, and eye protection.

 

Moldy Areas Encountered During an Investigation

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Photo 3A: Mold growing in closet as a result of condensation from room air		 [Click on image for larger picture]
Photo 3B: Front side of wall-board looks fine, but the back side is covered with mold

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