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Mold can present a serious personal and public health risk to you, your employees, and your clientele. While some molds are harmless or even helpful to humans, you need to be proactive if you find mold.
There are over 100,000 known varieties around the globe. Each can grow on virtually any surface with the proper conditions.
Even if you take active steps to prevent mold growth, you cannot guarantee it won’t grow. However, proper moisture control can be a great asset in protecting your business against mold.
Have you found mold in the workplace you own? Here are 3 tips for handling mold growth.
If you find mold in your workplace, you should seek professional help immediately. Often you won’t need to pre-test the mold to figure out if it’s toxic or not. In most cases, you should remove it regardless.
This is because some people are allergic to molds which are harmless to others.
Mold remediation can run up an expensive bill, depending on the size of the job at hand. However, it will be less expensive than a lawsuit down the road.
Professional mold remediation services will have the proper equipment to remove mold safely and effectively. This includes dehumidifiers and HEPA air scrubbers.
If you find mold anywhere in your workplace, you should alert your employees. This can cause a lot of anxiety among workers, but they have a right to know.
Get a written report from the remediation company to hand along to your employees. Keep them in the loop concerning the steps being taken to handle the mold problem.
Depending on the extent of the problem, you may need to temporarily relocate employees. If you lease the building or office space, you should alert your landlord. They may have to provide you with a temporary working space.
You cannot plan for all possible situations, but you can take some steps to prevent future mold growth. The key to mold prevention is moisture control.
If you live and work in a humid environment, you know moisture can become a difficult problem. Consider investing in commercial dehumidifiers.
If there are any plumbing or water leaks, you should take care of them as soon as possible.
Some appliances may generate moisture as part of their function. Make sure to maintain these appliances and keep filtration systems clean. All bathrooms and kitchens should have proper ventilation.
For many businesses, no nightmare compares to finding mold in the workplace. It can create a potential workplace hazard and run up a large remediation bill.
However, you must take care of the mold right away. The tips above should give you an idea about the steps to take after you find the mold.
Mold doesn’t have to be the end of the world. That’s why we’re here to help every step of the way.
Contact us today to find out if we can help you with your mold problem.
