Mold Prevention

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Mold Prevention Remediation
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Outline

• What is mold
• Where can you find mold
• Key to prevention
• Mold Remediation Projects at UH
• Additional Information Resources

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Mold (and Mildew) are fungi that grow on the
surfaces of objects, within pores, and in
deteriorated material
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Mold Health Effects

• Lead to allergic reactions in susceptible
  individuals
• Can cause other health problems but it is very
  controversial whether or not mold causes serious
  health effects

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Where is mold found?

• A better question would where is mold not found.

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Mold Is Everywhere in the environment
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So Mold is Everywhere

• What can we do about it

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Moisture Control is the Key!
Fix Leaks roofs windows wall
repairs plumbing mechanical room leaks/drip
pans Air conditioning Eliminate vent
condensation Change filters regularly Control
humidity
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Mold Control 101

• Mold levels inside should be less than outside
  air
• (less than 70 of outside)
• If Mold species (types) inside is not found
  outside, a problems exists

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Mold Remediation at UH
When we see it, we fix it!
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IAQ Team in Plant Operations

• Members form all the Shops, FPC
• EHRM members
• Utility Services
• Mold comes up regularly

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Our Strategy

• Remove visible mold, replace wet (moisture)
  materials and try to control moisture levels
  inside buildings

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Individual Projects

• Different levels (per OSHA guidelines)
• Start out with small area
• (our custodial staff handle)
• Goes up to large projects with entire walls
  covered, use consultants with special training
  and PPE

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Practice at UH

• We follow the OSHA guidelines
• There are no current Federal or State standards
  for indoor mold levels

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Additional Information

• EPA Indoor Air Quality web page
• http//www.epa.gov/ebtpages/airindoorairpollution.
  html
• OSHA Mold Guidelines
• http//www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib101003.html

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Summary

• Mold is everywhere
• Some mold is in your building, home etc.
• Key to control it is to control moisture
• Controversy on the health effects of mold