As vaccinations begin to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, more employers are moving to reoccupy and reopen workplace areas, many of which have been closed for months. During those times, residual moisture from reduced space conditioning or under-maintained facilities may have increased the possibility of mold infestations, which might endanger people returning to your workplace. This risk makes it a good time to review basic approaches to mold remediation. The remainder of this note reviews guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Audit, Compliance and Risk Blog
Do you check for mold when reopening after COVID lockouts?
Posted by Jon Elliott on Wed, Apr 14, 2021
Tags: EPA, mold, Coronavirus, CDC, Covid-19
Organizations with facilities that may be subject to routine water infiltration or leaks, or sudden flooding from hurricanes or other events – should consider both sets of information.
Mold Basics
Molds and other fungi are both ubiquitous and plentiful--they have been estimated to make up a quarter of all the biomass on the planet. Molds are found almost everywhere, and can grow on just about any surface, as long as moisture and oxygen are available.
Read MoreTags: Employer Best Practices, Health & Safety, Employee Rights, Environmental risks, Environmental, mold
Mold Damage Insurance Claim: When It Doesn’t All Come Out in the Wash
Posted by Barry Zalma on Wed, May 14, 2014
In February 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a closely-watched legal battle concerning claims against manufacturers and retailers of front-loading washing machines accused of causing mold infestations.
Tags: Business & Legal, Insurance, Insurance Claims, mold
Understanding Insurance Law & Mold: Winning Damages for Loss & Injury
Posted by Viola Funk on Tue, Nov 12, 2013
A recent case in British Columbia’s Supreme Court illustrates the difficulty of winning damages for loss and injury attributed to mold.
Tags: Business & Legal, Environmental, Insurance, Insurance Claims, mold