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Mould in the Workplace: A Basic Guide
Designed and written as a practical workplace training and reference tool. This 125-page pocket guide is filled with clear-language text including safety tips, charts, diagrams, checklists and illustrations.
Objectives
This guide will enable you to:
- Recognize mould and the conditions, which are favourable to its growth;
- Identify jobs that can potentially pose a risk of harmful mould exposure;
- Plan workplace mould surveys to identify mould problems;
- Understand how to clean up mould;
- Understand when mould measurement and analysis are needed;
- Interpret information from mould measurement; and
- Develop and implement a mould management and control program.
Scope
This guide provides basic information for recognizing mould, cleaning it up and preventing its growth.
This guide is written in plain, non-technical language. Extensive technical details of different types of mould and their biological mechanisms are beyond the scope of this guide. For a detailed technical evaluation of mould exposure and implementation of control measures, an occupational hygienist or other qualified professional with appropriate expertise should be consulted. For additional information please contact the Inquiries Service of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
Target Audience
This guide is for workers, their supervisors, health and safety committee members, health and safety representatives, occupational health and safety professionals and others with an interest in recognition, evaluation and control of mould in the workplace. This guide will serve as handout in training sessions and safety meetings.
Format
Print (spiral bound 4"×6-5/8)
