Mold Resource Center

When significant mold or other sewage contamination has occurred, it is recommended that business and homeowners seek professional guidance before attempting to clean large amounts of contaminated materials. Industrial hygienists and other safety and health professionals can anticipate health and safety concerns and design solutions to prevent exposures using guidelines established by governmental agencies and institutions such as the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification. The following agencies and organizations have guidance related to mold response:

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

• Facts About Mold: An AIHA Perspective for IEQ Investigators, Physicians, and Engineers
• Facts About Mold: A Consumer Focus
• ​FAQs About Spore Trap Air Sampling for Mold for Direct Microscopical Examination​
• Mold and Dampness in the Built Environment Position Statement
• Health and Safety Issues in Natural Disasters (Publication)
• Guidelines for Selecting an Indoor Air Quality Consultant

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Mold After a Disaster
• Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters

Federal Emergency Management Agency

• After the Flood
• Dealing with Mold & Mildew in your Flood-Damaged Home

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

• OSH Answer Fact Sheets: Indoor Air Quality – Moulds and Fungi

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

• NIOSH Recommendations for the Cleaning and Remediation of Flood-Contaminated HVAC Systems: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• ​Fungi Hazards and Flood Cleanup