A Reasoned Approach to Mold Contamination

Today, SH&E managers, industrial hygienists, loss prevention specialists and risk assessors are being asked to explain mold contamination to building occupants, the media and the public. Unfortunately, many professionals are struggling to identify current best practices with regard to mold, and to find a reasonable way to evaluate potential contamination and implement control measures. While there is a growing consensus on how to deal with mold contamination, controversy remains regarding what constitutes contamination. Often, SH&E professionals become caught in a tangled conflict between the testimonies of people with whom they are working, which is made more difficult by the lack of solid scientific research clearly stating the hazards of various molds.