Standards for Mold Cleaning

7/24/2018 (Permalink)

Remediating mold can be a serious matter in Knoxville, TN, or anywhere mold grows.

Remediating mold can be a serious matter in Knoxville, TN, or anywhere mold grows, and actually, that is anywhere indoors or outdoors where there is darkness, nutrition, moisture and a surface for it to spread. Some professionals are allied with Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), a nonprofit organization of industry professionals that develops and upholds mold standards. Moreover, OSHA and the EPA offer guidelines for mold remediation but offer no federal certification programs. Some states, however, may require particular training and/or certification.

Regulatory Agencies for Mold

• Though there are no federal regulatory standards with regard to mold or established safe levels, publications from the EPA can be helpful in learning about why it is important to mold clean and the most effective and safe ways to do so in public buildings.
• OSHA publishes bulletins that offer guidelines and recommended procedures when undertaking mold remediation in commercial buildings. The use of personal protection equipment and containment of contaminated materials are subjects covered in OSHA publications.

Industry Professionals Set the Standards

Mold standards, then, are subject to ongoing examination and development by experts in the field of mold remediation. Professional knowledge of best practices informs the methods used by businesses contracted to do this kind of work, and the IICRC is the recognized body for certification. Hiring a firm designated by the IICRC can offer the peace of mind building managers seek when confronted with a mold problem that requires the services of professionals. Black mold can be particularly alarming, but like any of the other hundreds of mold found throughout the country, it can be safely and effectively remediated by experts in the field.

The good news is that in the absence of government-designated mold standards, there is a deeply reputable independent organization of industry professionals dedicated to the integrity of the field of mold remediation. For more information, visit http://www.SERVPROwestknoxvillefarragut.com/.