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Small traces of mold are inevitable and present in our everyday lives. Although everyone is effected differently, in these small amounts, mold is not harmful or life threatening. In large amounts, though, mold can be very dangerous.
Cleaners tasked with mold removal must be very careful and use personal protective equipment to protect themselves from the hazards.
When cleaning up mold, workers should use at least a NIOSH 95 (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) respirator. These provide great filtration than surgical masks and are ideal for most mold outbreaks. For significant outbreaks, larger face-mask respirators are recommended.
In addition to respirators, cleaners should use gloves, goggles and cleaning suits, depending on the severity of the situation. It is also recommended that cleaners contain the area of mold while cleaning. This is for the protection of the cleaner, as well as building occupants working in the vicinity of the cleaning.
Cleaners tasked with mold removal must be very careful and use personal protective equipment to protect themselves from the hazards.
When cleaning up mold, workers should use at least a NIOSH 95 (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) respirator. These provide great filtration than surgical masks and are ideal for most mold outbreaks. For significant outbreaks, larger face-mask respirators are recommended.
In addition to respirators, cleaners should use gloves, goggles and cleaning suits, depending on the severity of the situation. It is also recommended that cleaners contain the area of mold while cleaning. This is for the protection of the cleaner, as well as building occupants working in the vicinity of the cleaning.
posted on 12/23/2009
