Remediation Support
The goal of remediation is to remove or clean mold-damaged materials using work practices that protect occupants by controlling the dispersion of mold from the work area and protect remediation workers from exposures to mold.
Metro Boston Property Inspections Building Inspection can provide ongoing remediation support for your situation such as the scope of work and remediation plans for any project. As independent indoor environmental professionals and experts in building sciences, we can work with contractors to establish a strategy to properly eliminate the mold and to correct the underlying causes of mold growth.
Post Remediation Clearance
Following a detailed plan, Metro Boston Property Inspections Building Inspection is able to determine if the remediation project has been properly completed in accordance with industry standards using our expertise and advanced sampling techniques. We work to protect our clients from incomplete work.
Measures to ensure the quality and effectiveness of remediation should be undertaken regardless of the project size. Evaluations during, as well as after remediation, should be conducted to confirm the effectiveness of remedial work, particularly for large-scale remediation.
At a minimum, these quality assurance indicators should be followed and documented:
- The underlying moisture problem was identified and eliminated Isolation of the work area was appropriate and effective.
- Mold removal and worksite cleanup were performed according to the site-specific plan.
- Any additional moisture or mold damage discovered during remediation was properly addressed
- Upon completion of the remediation, surfaces are free from visible dust and debris.
- If environmental sampling was performed, the results of such sampling were evaluated by a trained building or environmental health professional.
Health Effects of Mold
The presence of certain mold and mold spores in a building can result in adverse health effects ranging from mild to severe. Some molds can deteriorate the structure of a residence. Health effects may include, but are not limited to; asthma, allergy symptoms, watery eyes, sneezing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, blurry vision, sinus congestion, sore throat, dry cough, aches, and pains, skin irritation, headaches, memory loss, and fever. As humans vary greatly in their chemical make-up, so does the individual’s reaction to mold exposure. For some people a small number of spores from certain molds can cause ill effects, in others, it may take many more before effects are noticed.
According to the American Air Quality Council, the following is a synopsis of an EPA statement regarding the effects of hazardous and toxic substances; the effects of hazardous materials on an individual are subject to the duration and intensity of the exposure as well as the individual’s health and personal habits. Whether or not symptoms develop in people exposed to fungi depends on the nature of the fungal material, the amount of exposure, and the susceptibility of exposed persons. Susceptibility varies with the genetic predisposition (e.g. allergic reactions do not always occur in all individuals), age, state of health, and concurrent exposures.
For these reasons, and because measurements of exposure are not standardized and biological markers of exposure to fungi are largely unknown, it is not possible to determine “safe” or “unsafe” levels of exposure for people in general. To date EPA, CDC, or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to date have not established any PEL (permissible exposure limit) for mold.
Metro Boston Property Inspections Building Inspection indoor environmental professionals are certified by the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2). Our consultants are trained in the latest methodology with advanced technology for mold testing and mold assessments.
If you have a mold concern, give us a call at (617) 202-3919 or Schedule Online right here on our website 24/7!
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