Maintaining Employee Safety during Mold Remediation

7/28/2018 (Permalink)

Mold spores are everywhere; when those spores find contact with humidity on your Carrollton, TX, property, it doesn't take much for mold growth to become a problem. As an employer, it is vital you take the right steps to keep your employees safe during mold removal. You should almost immediately contact an expert to assist you in providing a safe, healthy working environment. You'll work closely with those professionals as you complete the next steps. Of course, one of your first steps should be to control growth and prevent the occurrence of black mold. You can do this by:

• Identifying trouble spots, such as leaky windows and dripping HVAC systems.
• Controlling moisture, watching for signs of condensation, wet spots, broken pipes, and leaks.
• Regularly maintaining your HVAC equipment, including inspections and repairs.
• Providing enough drainage around the foundation of your building.

Mold Containment.

The next step to take is to understand the nature of mold. For example, mold spores are easily distributed throughout buildings through air conditioning or on people's clothing. It can hang in the air or be carried from one room to another on an insect. While mold removal professionals are handling remediation efforts, it is vital that the contamination area is contained properly.

Employee Safety.

OSHA has several recommendations regarding how to keep your employees safe. The remediation professionals will probably handle some of those steps, such as misting materials to contain dust, spores, and debris; sealing affected materials in plastic bags; and ensuring proper ventilation. According to OSHA, you should ensure the following:

• No one eats, drinks, or smokes in affected areas.
• Employees don't breathe the dust.
• A work area for remediation experts is established.
• The area is kept clean and dry.
• All employees are moved away from the work area and any space directly adjacent to the work area.

Mold removal experts can guide you through this process and help you ensure the safety of your Carrollton, TX, employees. Work closely with them before disturbing any areas of mold growth.

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