MoldFungi Identification and Remediation Awareness Training

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Mold(Fungi) Identification and Remediation
Awareness Training

• Plumas Unified School District
• Maintenance Department

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What is Mold(Fungi)?

• Organisms that are neither plants or animals
• They have no chlorophyll
• They have no digestive organs
• They are divided into one of three classes
• Yeasts
• Mushrooms
• Molds

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What is Mold(Fungi)?

• One of the most common living organisms on the
  face of the earth
• gt70,000 species of fungi have been identified
• They surround us at all times
• Without fungi, biodeterioration would not occur
• Without fungi we would have no Antibiotics, Bread
  or Beer.

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What causes fungi to grow?

• Water
• Dark
• Warm
• Food Source

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Why are we concerned about the Presence of fungi ?

• Poor Building Appearance
• Indication of Water Leakage or Other Moisture
  Problem
• Building Damage
• Indoor Air Quality
• Health Related Issues
• Public Relations

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What Do We Do About Mold?

• Develop and implement an inspection program
• Complaints of mold, musty odors, water leakage
  must be addressed ASAP
• Visual Inspection
• Ceiling tiles
• Wallboard
• Cardboard
• Paper
• Ductwork(filters)

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Visual Inspections

• Cellulose materials
• Look Behind, Above and Below
• Avoid Disturbing Mold During Investigation
• Try to Identify The Source of The Water
• Roof Leaks
• Sweating Pipes
• Valve leaks
• High Humidity
• Floods

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Mold Growing on Ceiling Tile
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Mold Growing on Tektum Roof Deck
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Water Stain on Ceiling
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Mold Growth Inside Wall Space
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Mold Behind Cove Base
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Mold Behind Bookcase
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Poor HVAC Maintenance
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Blocked Fresh Air Supply
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Mold Caused by Leaking Water Valve
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Mold Growing Behind Bulletin Board
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Mold on Ceiling Tiles
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What to Do When You Find Mold

• Assess the amount of the area affected
• Level 1 lt 10 ft2
• Level 2 gt10 ft2 lt30 ft2
• Level 3 gt30 ft2 lt100 ft2
• Level 4 gt100 ft2 Contiguous Growth
• Report ALL Mold Conditions to the Maintenance
  Department
• Find the Source of the Moisture

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What to Do When You Find Mold

• Determine the Corrective Action
• Level 1 2 Jobs can be safely handled by
  building level personnel
• Level 3 May Require Outside Assistance
• Respiratory Protection
• Haz-Mat Training
• Ventilation Control
• Gloves and Eye Protection

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What to Do When You Find Mold

• Level 4 Requires Extensive Preparation to Control
• Containment
• PPE
• Ventilation Control
• Air Monitoring

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Level 1 - 2 3Cleanup Procedures

• PPE (Gloves and Eye Protection)
• Respiratory Protection (HEPA Filters)
• Work Area Should Be Unoccupied
• Mist Surface Prior to Removal
• Materials Should be Placed in Sealed Plastic Bags
• Clean Work Area with Detergent and Water
• Level 2 work Areas Should Be HEPA Vacuumed

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Level 1 2 3 Cleanup Procedures

• Level 2 3 Work Areas Should Be Covered with
  Plastic

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Conclusion

• Mold is an Indicator of a Moisture Problem
• Failure to Eliminate Moisture May Result in a
  Return of the Problem
• Small Mold Problems Will Become Big Problems if
  Left Untreated
• Mold Problems May Result in Building IAQ
  Complaints
• Report All Mold Problems to the PUSD Maintenance
  Department