Table of contentsHEALTH AND SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF MOULD CONTAMINATION IN BUILDINGS
Seminar Objectives
Introduction To Mould Concerns In Buildings
WHO is affected, potentially?
WHO is responsible, or is needed to solve the problem
WHERE could there be a problem?
Ecology Of Moulds In Buildings
The Biology Of Fungi Or Moulds
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Stachybotrys under Microscope
Mycotoxins
Beneficial Effects of Fungal Toxins
Mycotoxin Producing Moulds
Ecology Of Fungi In Buildings
Health Effects Of Mould Exposure
Health Effects
Fungal Infections in Humans
Allergic Illnesses Due To Moulds
Toxicoses
Stachybotrys Chartarum And Risk To Infant Children
OHSAH Viewpoint
Investigations for Mould in Buildings
Protocol for Inspection
Hidden Mould
Non- Invasive Inspection
Air, Bulk and Surface Testing
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RCS Biotest Sampler
Growth on Agar Strips
Non-Viable Air Sampling
Zefon Air-O-Cell
The Numbers Game
Interpretation of Cultured Air Samples, by AIHA Guide 1995
Regulations and Guidelines for Assessment and Control of Mould in Buildings
Regulations
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WORKPLACE MONITORING
Possible Biohazard Regulations
Consensus Standards
Internet Resources
Legal Aspects
Legal Aspects - Cases
Communication
Other Microbial Contaminants in Buildings
Other Common Bioaerosols
Other Bioaerosols
Abatement of Mould Contamination
Abatement - General Points
Worker Protection
Small area clean up (Level I) > 10 square feet
Mid size isolated area clean-up (Level II) 10 - 30 square feet
Large isolated areas (Level III) 30 -100 square feet
Level 4: Extensive Contamination >100 square feet contiguous
Level IV Contamination
Level V - Remediation of HVAC
Mould in Crawlspaces
Historical Precedents
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