Protective Clothing for Mold Removal and Remediation

Mold removal and remediation can be very dirty, tedious, and sometimes even dangerous, especially if you are not wearing the proper protective equipment. However, if you are not educated on the proper mold removal and remediation guidelines as provided by OSHA and other state and federal regulatory committees, then you are going to have problems when removing and remediating mold; not just from a rules standpoint, but more importantly from a safety standpoint. Here, we want to make the process safer, but also simpler. So, to do this, we have put together this protective clothing for mold removal guide to help assist you in determining what to do when removing mold, and how to do it safely and properly within rules and regulations.

Generally speaking, mold removal projects are usually split up into 4 different categories depending on the size of the problem and the extent of the contamination. Once you have categorized the problem, you will have to determine what equipment you will want to use and wear, and how you should go about the removal and remediation process.

Small Isolated Areas

These areas are usually about 10 square feet or less of visible isolated mold growth. If you determine your mold problem is a small isolated area, then you will want to note the following guidelines:

Mid-Sized Isolated Areas

Mid-sized areas are usually around 10-30 square feet of visible mold. If your problem is a mid-sized mold area, then you will follow all the guidelines listed below the small isolated mold areas. The only differences are:

Large Isolated Areas

Large isolated areas usually consist of an area of isolated mold that is 30 to 100 contiguous square feet. If you have a large mold problem, then you will want to follow these guidelines:

Extensive Contamination

Unfortunately, sometimes your mold problem will be extensive. These areas are usually over 100 contiguous square feet of mold and the contamination is severe. For these types of projects, follow these guidelines:

Protective Clothing for Mold Removal Projects

Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is generally recommended for any and all emergency responses, recovery tasks, and operations. The general PPE equipment that you will want to have is:

Additional PPE You May Need

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By Michael A. Pinto, CSP, CMP

As an instructor for mold remediation and indoor air quality investigation classes I am frequently asked about the effectiveness and appropriateness of using ozone generators during mold remediation. Many students are coming from the fire restoration industry where ozone generators are often used to remove smoke orders from contents. For other students the questions about the effectiveness of ozone for mold work are prompted by equipment vendors who indicate that ozone generating machines are perfect for the task. The potential benefit of resolving the toughest mold problems by simply plugging in a machine that kills mold dead sounds too good to be true and it is!

Ozone is a naturally-occurring gas. As part of the upper levels of our atmosphere it protects our planet from harmful wavelengths of solar radiation. But in an interesting turnabout, when ozone is present near the surface of the earth it is a harmful pollutant. Ozones dual identity as both friend and foe is based on its chemical properties; it is a molecule composed of three atoms of oxygen linked together. Ozone is different than the life-giving oxygen that we breathe in that the basic oxygen molecule contains only two linked atoms. Ozones third oxygen atom is more weakly bound than the other two, allowing it to detach from the ozone and reattach to molecules of other substances, a process known as chemical reaction. It is ozones propensity for chemical reaction that makes it so intriguing as a potential fungicide and dangerous at the same time.

Ozones molecular makeup and resultant chemical reactivity is the source for many of the marketing euphemisms that are used to sell air cleaners that incorporate ozone generators. Ever since the manufacturer of Alpine Air Cleaners was successfully sued by the Federal Trade Commission for false advertising for claiming health benefits associated with ozone, marketing professionals have tried to avoid using the O word. Instead, potential buyers are enticed with such terms as pure air, energized oxygen, activated oxygen, atomic oxygen, or excited oxygen. The terms springtime fresh and removes harmful odors are often used to fool the potential buyer into thinking that the reactive nature of ozone is somehow healthy.

As is often the case, in this type of marketing literature the truth is the first victim in the effort to separate consumers from their money. Claims are often made that activated oxygen will break down most chemicals into simple by-products such as carbon dioxide and water. According to the proponents of ozone generators the amazing benefits are so great that atomic oxygen will not only remove the musty odor associated with mold, but will kill the mold as well. Not surprisingly, such promotional literature fails to mention the risks of ozone use even as it overstates the benefits. Pets, indoor houseplants, rubber gaskets, plastic coatings such as electrical wire insulation, fabrics, artwork and other materials and contents in buildings can all be damaged by exposure to ozone.

Then there is ozones effect on humans since its chemical reactivity does not stop when it enters the body; it continues to release the extra oxygen atom, which damages cells. This released oxygen atom is an oxidizer, the opposite of an anti-oxidant that we might take to improve health. Even low levels of ozone can damage the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. Exposure to ozone often leads to chest pains, asthma attacks and a number of related breathing problems. Permanent damage can occur from long-term contact, including degradation of the bodys ability to fight respiratory infections.

These well documented scientific and medical facts form the basis for a number of health standards related to ozone. Four different government agencies have restrictions on ozone exposure, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Environment Protection Agency (EPA).

As noted earlier, the most widely accepted use of ozone in the restoration industry is to neutralize smoke odors. This is generally done in specially-built chambers where the ozone level can be monitored and controlled. Contents are moved in and the chamber is sealed before ozone is introduced for an extended period of time, often overnight or longer. No one is allowed in the chamber while the ozone is circulating. At the end of the processing period the air in the chamber is exhausted and the materials are flushed with fresh air before restoration technicians enter and handle the contents.

Whether such a process is effective on mold-contaminated contents is questionable. To have an impact on biological contaminants, such as bacteria and mold, those organisms must be exposed to ozone levels five to ten times higher than the various public health standards allow. This forces any contractor wishing to use ozone as a decontamination process for contents to move them to ozone chambers, as is done currently with fire-damaged contents. However, a 1997 study showed that even high levels of ozone were not sufficient to impact biological contaminants embedded in porous materials. While that study focused on porous materials such as HVAC duct lining and ceiling tiles, anecdotal data from many professionals in the field supports the contention that even ozone chambers are not effective at killing mold if it is growing on things like clothes and shoes.

With the use of ozone in occupied areas out of the question, a push was mounted by some manufacturers to have ozone generators incorporated into isolated remediation areas to ensure that all the mold was dead. For a while it was somewhat common to see mold remediation specifications call for flooding the work area with ozone for 24 to 48 hours following the gross removal and cleanup. The problems and resultant lawsuits caused by this practice were enough to put a relatively quick end to such job requirements.

In one memorable case our organization was contacted to assist with the mess that was a direct result of ozone being used as the final step in a mold remediation project. The stage area of a gym/auditorium was isolated with plastic barriers so that mold-contaminated drywall could be removed from two walls. The remediation was finished on Friday so that the school could be totally evacuated over the weekend while ozone generators were run in the work area. School personnel also decided to use this downtime to refinish the gym floor since the evacuation would keep people off the floor while it dried. Unfortunately, the ozone degraded many of the barrier seals and infiltrated into the gym that Friday night. On Saturday when a technician arrived to check the condition of the mold project, even his respirator could not screen the horrible odor. A smell, best described as a cross between a skunk and burning cabbage, had permeated most of the building, including the adjacent library. It was later theorized that the ozone had reacted with the pinine in the floor finish. Several weeks of cleaning and air scrubbing, coupled with a building bake out, were necessary to bring the school to a habitable state.

Although this may sound like a one in a million occurrence, there is good scientific evidence documenting such adverse reactions. Studies in 1992, 1994, and 1996 all proved that when ozone reacts with chemicals it often produces irritating and even harmful by-products. Even when ozone breaks down long chain hydrocarbons the results may not be favorable. Odor reduction may be achieved in such situations with the consequence of increasing other volatile organic chemicals such as aldehydes and formic acid.

Anyone considering using ozone for mold or indoor air quality restoration efforts does so at his or her own risk. Professional restoration contractors should avoid the hype and understand that ozone has a limited role in the industry. It needs to be closely controlled and monitored for those activities in which it is effective, such as smoke deodorization. The use of ozone generators is not the magic wand that is going to eliminate the tough work of mold remediationthe careful removal of mold-contaminated materials from indoor environments.

Anyone interested in more detailed information regarding this topic should visit the EPAs website to view a document entitled Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners: An Assessment of Effectiveness and Health Consequences.

Former Teapreneur, today I am a Digital Marketing Expert with an agency that specializes in helping the restoration industry, RDMS (www.rdmsolns.com). I also have extensive experience as a Management Consultant Specializing in Franchising, Licensing, Finance, Distribution, and Total Marketing Solutions! My other passions are tea, social media, and of course, blogging and creating awareness of mold, asbestos, and indoor air quality issues. I live in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and am thrilled to be working with Wonder Makers Environmental as their Marketing Director. 🙂

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Any home or commercial property can quickly become infested with mold if moistureis present. Mold can spread throughout a property in as little as 48 hours.Mold not only causes unhealthy living condition, mold can also cause structural damage to your home.

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Because moisture is an essential part of mold growth, it is vital to clean up the mold AND get rid of excess water or moisture. If the excess water or moisture problem is not fixed, mold will most probably grow again, even if the area was completely cleaned. Clean hard surfaces with water and detergent and dry quickly and completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles may have to be discarded.

Note that mold can cause health effects such as allergic reactions; remediators should avoid exposing themselves and others to mold. Wear waterproof gloves during clean up; do not touch mold or moldy items with bare hands. Respiratory protection should be used in most mold remediation situations to prevent inhalation exposure to mold.

Public health concern regarding the effects of indoor exposure to mold is due primarily to the variety of symptoms such exposure can cause, particularly to individuals with allergies or respiratory problems. Chronic inflammatory response syndrome is one such response to what is called Exposure to the Interior Environment of Water damaged buildings, along with nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. Some people, such as those with serious allergies to molds, may have more severe reactions, which may include fever, shortness of breath and/or lung infections.

According to the World Health Organization and the Government Accountability Office, there are many compounds, both toxigens and inflammagens, present in the indoor air of Water-Damaged Buildings (WDB). The contaminants include fungi, bacteria, actinomycetes, and mycobacteria and their toxin; as well as inflammagens from fragments of fungal structure; and beta glucans, mannans, hemolysins, proteinases, spirocyclic drimanes and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Given the health implications that can occur in a WDB, it is imperative that any water damage is immediately addressed by the most professionally trained and experienced personnel in order to prevent the amplification of mold, other toxins and inflammagens.

Removal of fungi, mold, bacteria and other potential toxins and inflammagens requires trained, experienced personnel and many times the services of industrial hygienist (IH) in order to determine the magnitude of the indoor air problem.

Resource list for reading include:

An Office Building Occupants Guide to IAQ: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/occupgd.html

Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings: http://www.epa.gov/mold/mold_remediation.html

IAQ in Large Buildings/Commercial Buildings: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/base/index.html

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