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Mold Prevention & Remediation

Mold Prevention & Remediation. Jim Biddle, MS, CIH NAU Environmental Health & Safety 928-523-6109 (office) James.biddle@nau.edu. Presentation Format. Prevention Is it mold? Quantity Type of host substrate Where’s the water source? Do we need help or can we do it in- house?

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Mold Prevention & Remediation

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  1. Mold Prevention & Remediation Jim Biddle, MS, CIH NAU Environmental Health & Safety 928-523-6109 (office) James.biddle@nau.edu

  2. Presentation Format • Prevention • Is it mold? • Quantity • Type of host substrate • Where’s the water source? • Do we need help or can we do it in-house? • Guidelines for removal & PPE

  3. Prevention: Control Water Sources! Mold spores are everywhere and can remain non-viable (not living but ready to live) for years Mold needs water to live; spore with water comes “alive” and starts to spread Lives on cellulosic type materials like cardboard, wood, paper side of drywall, paint on drywall, cove base or carpet glues/adhesives Controlling amount of water to colony controls growth rate/amount

  4. Is it Mold? • First, and perhaps most importantly, we need to determine if it is mold. Some building substrates with “contamination” may look deceiving….

  5. Is it Mold? (cont.)

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  16. If Not Mold… • Water damage still an issue • Stop the water • Commence restorative drying of materials after water source secured (within 24 hours) • Amount of water damage will determine whether drying can be done in-house or by outside vendor

  17. Restorative Drying

  18. Dehumidification

  19. If it is Mold…. How much is there? More or less than one sheet of drywall (~30 sq. ft)?

  20. <30 square feet EPA/OSHA/CDC says can be safely removed / cleaned in-house with Custodial, Res Life, Carpentry/Paint staff (If nobody has allergies)

  21. >30 square feet… Most likely need a qualified vendor to remove (aka “remediation”)

  22. Remediation Time! • General consensus among recognized organizations is to just get it out (EPA, AIHA, ACGIH, IICRC, etc.)

  23. But how? • Utilize “qualified” remediation firms • Latest, greatest, and safest standard for removal is from Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC Standard S520, 2003)

  24. IICRC Standard • IDs three categories of indoor mold contamination resulting from water intrusion • Condition 1 (normal fungal ecology) • Condition 2 (settled spores) • Condition 3 (actual growth)

  25. What condition is this?>/< 30 sq. ft?

  26. Condition/threshold amount?

  27. What’s the issue here?

  28. And this?

  29. Condition/threshold?

  30. Check Mechanical Rooms Often

  31. Conclusion • Identify if substrates have mold growth or not • Stop water intrusion if possible/safe to do so, or get assistance (plumbingormaintenance person, etc.) • <30 sq. ft: remove moldy contaminated materials following IICRC protocol • >30 sq. ft: probably need outside help • Insurance will most likely cover costs

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