Mycotoxins, the chemical byproducts produced by mold, are linked with many health effects and need to be removed during remediation, as well as the visible colonies and microscopic spores.
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For the last few months, more than ever before, people ask very sincerely, “how are you doing?” A global pandemic has impacted us either directly, or indirectly, in almost every corner of our lives. It’s a reasonable question. As a salesman with more than 25 years in the industry, customers call all the time who I haven’t spoken with since well before the virus invaded. The first question after so long an absence establishes that we are doing okay – physically.
Many people in the environmental industry have heard of the terms “sick building syndrome” and “indoor air quality” (IAQ), but substantially fewer understand the concept of “building bake-out”.
The fundamental idea on containment is simple: keep one or more contaminants in or out of an area. Quite literally, a containment is an isolation system.
Find out how the IICRC is helping restoration and cleaning companies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest on standards and certifications, and some exciting things on deck for 2021!
Working for a state occupational safety and health program and as a safety and health consultant for over 40 years, I have learned the value of understanding the peculiarities of any chemical being used on the job site.
