Recommendations

• Excessive dampness and mould growth on building material surfaces and contents can pose health risks and should not be tolerated in indoor environments. • The main goal of remediation is to reduce the risk of exposure to mould and to prevent structural damage; the underlying cause of dampness must be identified and eliminated or mould will reappear. • Effective mould remediation requires the physical removal of mould growth and spores; even dead mould can cause negative health effects. • Strategies must be employed to reduce risk to workers and occupants during remediation. • Ongoing prevention is the most important concept in mould intervention; keep all surfaces in the home as clean and dry as possible to prevent mould from growing