The December 16, 2011 update AIHA Mold fact sheet was produced by: the Biosafety and Environmental Microbiology committee and the Indoor Environmental Quality committee. The fact sheet recognizes that it is difficult to make the occupational health decisions based on incomplete information.
Highlights: Three factors contribute to mold growth. They are moisture or relative humidity, varying surface temperatures and poor ventilation. Cold surfaces in poorly ventilated humid environments provide locations for fungal growth.
The document offers guidance for both the consumer and the professional. It suggests when it is appropriate to sample a building (if mold is suspected but not visible) and when it may not be needed. It also provides guidance on interpreting samples.
Highlights: Three factors contribute to mold growth. They are moisture or relative humidity, varying surface temperatures and poor ventilation. Cold surfaces in poorly ventilated humid environments provide locations for fungal growth.
The document offers guidance for both the consumer and the professional. It suggests when it is appropriate to sample a building (if mold is suspected but not visible) and when it may not be needed. It also provides guidance on interpreting samples.
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| Aspergillus fumigatus growing in culture - Photo: N. Carlson |
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