Governing Bodies Covering Mold

Several agencies and organizations address mold, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and internationally by the World Health Organization (WHO), among others.

OSHA does not specifically regulate mold; however, there are several standards that apply in different situations. 29 CFR 1926.1200 addresses hazard communication. When using cleaners or detergents for the removal of mold and mold spores, this regulation calls for all hazards of the chemical to be communicated to the worker via labeling and safety data sheets. In 29 CFR 1910.134, OSHA regulates the use of respirators during mold remediation.

The CDC can only make recommendations regarding mold exposure. However, they have an extensive section of their website dedicated to educating the public about the types of molds and the effects they have on the human body.

The EPA also has a significant amount of information made available on their website. There are many relevant and applicable recommendations that can be found in the guides they have made available. A significant portion of those were developed for those who have experienced flooding due to hurricanes or other natural disasters. This course is designed to cover "clean water" mold growth.

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