Mold Remediation Full Containment

If a large, intense, or long-term remediation is expected, it is considered full containment. It can also be recommended in situations where it appears likely that the space would be further contaminated if full containment procedures were not used due to high levels of dust or mold spores.

Full containment necessitates higher-level procedures. In full containment remediation, use of a double layer of polyethylene sheeting creates a barrier between the area of the building with mold and other areas. A decontamination chamber or airlock must be created where all entry into and exit out of the contaminated area is to occur. When entering from the outside into the airlock, as well as from the airlock into the contamination area, there should be slits covered by flaps on the outside surface. In the airlock chamber, there needs to be a waste container and an area large enough for the worker to don and remove PPE. Any contaminated PPE in this area, with the exception of respirators, needs to be placed in a sealed bag.

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