Identification and treatment of toxic molds
Adams, S.
2002
Occupational Health & Safety; Waco, vol. 71(10), 38-42
Adams, S., (2002), "Identification and treatment of toxic molds", Occupational Health & Safety; Waco, vol. 71(10), 38-42.
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| Although molds have been around since the beginning of time and people have been having allergic reactions since people came into contact with these molds, molds represent a new hazard to the organization in terms of problems with OSHA and worker's compensation claims. In the past few years, the issue of indoor air quality, sick building syndrome, and mold - or, more to the point, toxic mold - has come into the public's view. Of OSHA'ss 13 Major Indoor Air Contaminants categories, biological contaminants including microbials (molds) are listed at number 13. This is not to downplay the danger of molds. At the least, molds can cause symptoms such as coughs, atypical asthma, nasal congestion, sinusitis/rhinitis, skin rashes, and generalized fatigue. At worst, exposure can result in serious symptoms that, just as with any other allergen, can include death. |
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