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Mould Assessments

MOULD IS EVERYWHERE! Mould is a very robust organism and can be found in a variety of environments. In some applications such as medicine, bread and cheese making, mould is an asset. In other circumstances such as growth in an uncontrolled, moist area, it can be a health hazard. Inhaling the spores and mycotoxins, the more hazardous byproducts of mould decay, may lead to adverse health effects on some segments of the population. The symptoms of these health effects are similar to a wide range of other health related conditions. They can range from eye irritation, dry cough, mucous membrane irritation, chest tightness, muscular pain, allergic rhinitus, bronchitis, asthma to chronic pulmonary disease. The primary route of entry into the human body is through the natural process of breathing, another is through eating when contamination has spread to food. Only a small number of the thousands of species of mould are considered potentially harmful. The first step in combating unwanted mould growth is to confirm the presence and magnitude. In the majority of homes and buildings, mould growth is restricted to the immediate area of moisture or water entry. Every structure has these entry points no matter how unnoticeable they are. Often, the problem is contained and is not severe enough to warrant major remediation. Regulatory Agencies have established safe work guidelines for mould assessments and removal. Therefore, if you observe extensive mould, do not attempt to remove it yourself. LET WPI SAFETY CONSULTANTS CONDUCT A PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT Our mould assessment package for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and retail structures includes: Comparative air sampling for laboratory analysis Surface tape, bulk or swab samples for laboratory analysis Recorded relative humidity Measurement of moisture levels in structural materials in the affected area Complete non-intrusive inspection of accessible areas of the structure Complete documented report with site findings, laboratory results and recommendations