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Also, read the
detailed OHSA Workplace Mold
Recommendations
Also, visit:
[Workplace-Mold] [Office-Mold-Problem] [Worker-Lung-Disease]
[Hydrogen-Peroxide-OHSA-Rules]
Here are a few of the
molds considered to be unhealthy in the workplace by the U.S. Occupational
Safety & Health Administration [OHSA]
Absidia
The U.S. Government's O.S.H.A. agency lists the following as the
health effects of Absidia mold: Allergen, Irritant, Hypersensitivity
pneumonitis, Dermatitis
Alternaria
The U.S. Government’s O.S.H.A. agency lists the following as
the health effects of Alternaria mold: Allergen, Irritant, Hypersensitivity
pneumonitis, Dermatitis
Aspergillus
The U.S. Government's O.S.H.A. Agency lists the following
as all being allergens and irritants and a cause of Hypersensi- tivity
pneumonitis and Dermatitis: Aspergillus flavipes, Aspergillus flavus,
Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus glaucus, Aspergillus nidulans,
Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus ochraceus, and Aspergillus versicolor.
Aureobasidium
Aureobasidium is a known Type I and Type III allergen that can
sometimes cause infections in the human skin, nails, and eyes. The U.S.
Government's O.S.H.A. Agency lists both Aureobasidium and Aureobasidium
pullulans as an allergen and irritant, and as a cause of Hypersensitivity
pneumonitis and Dermatitis.
Coccidioides immitis
Coccidioides
immitis is on the U.S. Government Dept. of Human Services
list of biological agents and toxins that have the potential to pose a
severe threat to public health and safety and that can potentially be
utilized by terrorists.
Curvularia
The U.S. Government's O.H.S.A. agency lists the following as
the health effects of curvularia: Allergen, Irritant, Hypersensitivity
pneumonitis, Dermatitis
Mucor
The U.S Government’s O.H.S.A. agency lists the following as the
health effects of mucor: Allergen, Irritant, Hypersensitivity pneumonitis,
Dermatitis
Penicillium
The U.S. Government's
OSHA Agency lists the following as the health effects of Penicillium mold:
Allergen, Irritant, Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Dermatitis
Verticillium
The U.S. Government's O.H.S.A. agency classifies Verticillium as an
allergen and irritant and as a cause of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis and
Dermatitis.
Yeast
The U.S. Government's O.H.S.A. agency lists yeast as an allergen and
irritant and as a cause of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis and Dermatitis.
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