Checklist for Mold Remediation
Investigate and evaluate moisture and mold problems
- Assess size of moldy area (square feet)
- Consider the possibility of hidden mold
- Clean up small mold problems and fix moisture problems
before they become large problems
- Select remediation manager for medium or large size mold
problem
- Investigate areas associated with occupant complaints
- Identify source(s) or cause of water or moisture
problem(s)
- Note type of water-damaged materials (wallboard, carpet,
etc.)
- Check inside air ducts and air handling unit
- Throughout process, consult qualified professional if
necessary or desired
Communicate with building occupants at all stages of
process, as appropriate
- Designate contact person for questions and comments about medium or
large scale remediation as needed
Plan remediation
- Adapt or modify remediation guidelines to fit your situation; use
professional judgment
- Plan to dry wet, non-moldy materials within 48 hours to prevent mold
growth (see Table 1
and text)
- Select cleanup methods for moldy items (see
Table 2 and text)
- Select Personal Protection Equipment - protect remediators (see
Table 2 and text)
- Select containment equipment - protect building occupants (see
Table 2 and text)
- Select remediation personnel who have the experience and training
needed to implement the remediation plan and use Personal Protection
Equipment and containment as appropriate
Remediate moisture and mold problems
- Fix moisture problem, implement repair plan and/or maintenance plan
- Dry wet, non-moldy materials within 48 hours to prevent mold growth
- Clean and dry moldy materials (see
Table 2 and text)
- Discard moldy porous items that can't be cleaned (see
Table 2 and text)
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* For details, see main text of this publication. Please note that this
checklist was designed to highlight key parts of a school or commercial
building remediation and does not list all potential steps or problems.
* The printed version of this document has an additional copy of this
checklist in a pocket in the back. |