ALL MOLD TECHNICIANS ARE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES
Clean Air Plus uses the best standards and protocol in todays industry. Our protocol is made up by environmentalists and industrial hygienist to offer our clients the best and most effective remediation plan. Clean Air Plus is in compliance with the Occupational Safety Health Administration, The Environmental Protection Agency and follows the guidelines based on New York Citys guidelines for mold remediation.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
*Technicians are to wash hands after exiting the quarantined area. This helps to prevent fungal organisms from being spread throughout the home or before and so that they do not ingest these organisms. Fungal organisms can cause dermatitis. Ingestion of these bacterial organisms can also cause severe abdominal problems.
*Before exiting the quarantined environment, the technician is to remove all PPE leaving them inside the enclosure or the first stage (contaminated room) of the two stage decontamination room.
*In the change area, technician is to take off respirator, remove cartridges and clean the surface of the cartridges with a disinfectant wipe and keep cartridges in a safe clean environment for reuse. When remediation is completed, the technician is to soak the respirator in a gallon of disinfectant (1/2 oz of A-33 quaternary ammonia disinfectant per 1 gallon of water), then the respirator is rinsed in water, cleaned with a disinfectant wipe and towel dried.
ISOLATION OF CONTAMINATED AREA
*Complete isolation of work area from other living areas using
(4 Mil) zip poly sheeting sealed with duct tape (including ventilation ducts,
fixtures and other openings).
*If space allows, construct a two-stage decontamination room with a
changing area and a dirty room attached to the entrance of the contained area.
*Use of a HEPA air scrubber exhaust fan is to be installed to
generate negative pressurization. Use the appropriate size unit for
the workspace allotted. Three stage HEPA filtration by Abatement Technology.
*After an exhaust fan with HEPA filtration is used on a job site, the pre-filter is
covered with a (4 or 6 Mil) poly and sealed with duct tape.
CONTROL OF EXPOSURE TO ADJACENT LIVING SPACES
*Vacating people from other living spaces in the home are not necessary but is recommended for persons with a reduced immune system, infants, persons who have recently undergone surgery, persons with chronic inflammatory lung diseases or persons with general health concerns (asthma, hyper-sensitivity, pneumonia and sever allergies).
*In general, there are fewer occupant complaints about the remediation if the adjacent living spaces are vacated. The complaints about any construction related odors are reduced and there is more space to place clean up materials.
CONCROBIUM - PRE-TREATMENT
Concrobium is an environmentally safe formula that eliminates, cleans, inhibits and prevents mold growth without harsh chemicals. It is a remediation, cleaning and prevention all in one! Concrobium is an odorless, colorless liquid that physically encapsulates mold and fungi to inhibit mold growth. Concrobium is a ready-to-use formula that eliminates musty odors and leaves surfaces with an invisible antimicrobial shield that prevents new mold growth. Concrobium can be used on finished and unfinished surfaces with no rinsing or isolation required.
APPLICATION OF FUNGICIDE Bio-Mite Microbial Disinfectant Spray
Eye Protection Wear splash proof safety glasses when handling this product
Skin Protection Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves
Gloves Neoprene latex chemical gloves
Respiratory Protection None is required if good ventilation is maintained. For mist or vapor use wear Niosh approved respirator.
Ventilation Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to minimize exposure.
Storage Store in the original closed container in cool and dry secure area inaccessible to children and away from food or feed.
APPLICATION OF ENZYMES
Eye Protection Wear splash proof safety glasses when handling this product
Skin Protection Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves
Gloves Neoprene latex chemical gloves
Respiratory Protection None is required if good ventilation is maintained. For mist or vapor use wear Niosh approved respirator.
Ventilation Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to minimize exposure.
APPLICATION OF INHIBITOR Bio-Mite Micro Biostatic Inhibiting Spray
Eye Protection Wear splash proof safety glasses when handling this product
Skin Protection Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves
Gloves Neoprene latex chemical gloves
Respiratory Protection None is required if good ventilation is maintained. For mist or vapor use wear Niosh approved respirator.
Ventilation Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to minimize exposure.
Storage Store in the original closed container in cool and dry secure area inaccessible to children and away from food or feed.
APPLICATION OF SEALANT Foster 40-20 Fungicidal Protective Coating
Eye Protection Wear splash proof safety glasses when handling this product
Skin Protection Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves
Gloves Neoprene latex chemical gloves
Respiratory Protection Respiratory protection may be required to avoid overexposure when handling this product. Use a respirator if general room ventilation is not available or sufficient to eliminate symptoms. Respirators should be selected by and use the following requirements found in OSHAs respirator standard (29 CFR 1910.134).
Ventilation Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to minimize exposure.
Storage Store in the original closed container in cool and dry secure area inaccessible to children and away from food or feed.
REMOVAL OF CONTAMINATED MATERIALS
*Contaminated materials that cannot be cleaned should be properly removed from the work area in sealed, double-bagged contractors bags. The outside of the bags should be cleaned by means of a damp cloth and a detergent solution or HEPA vacuumed in the decontamination chamber prior to transporting to uncontaminated areas of the property. There are no standard requirements for the disposal of mold-infected materials. Mold contaminated materials can generally be disposed of with other general waste.
*Dirt, debris and broken plaster may be placed in 55-gallon drums inside the contaminated area. Before removal from this area, close the drum and wipe down the exterior with detergent or HEPA vacuum.
CONTAINMENT OF AREA USED DURING RECONSTRUCTION
*After the contaminated areas have been cleaned, the enclosure can be used to contain the dust generated by the sheetrock sanding and taping activities. Leaving the isolation barriers present during reconstruction helps reduce the problems with the cleanup when the reconstruction is completed. The use of a HEPA exhaust filter IS NOT required. The two-stage decontamination area is also not needed for the reconstruction process.
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