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Overview: This program will present overviews on recognition of mold and moisture related illness by Dr. Eileen Storey, one of the
authors of the “Guidance for Clinicians”, and EPA’s and OSHA’s resources and guidelines for prevention of moisture and dampness and remediationby Dr. MaryBeth Smuts, Ph.D. and Fred Malaby, CIH.
Speakers: Eileen Storey, MD (University of Connecticut), Mary Beth Smuts, PhD (USEPA Region 1), and Fred Malaby, CIH (Federal OSHA)
Learner Objectives:
1) consider the environment, especially mold and moisture, when taking patient histories
2) explore and document patients' exposures to mold and moisture indoors
3) understand the uncertainty of measures of exposure
4) learn about common misperceptions about mold and moisture
5) select appropriate assessment tools and
6) identify resources for patients to use
7) become aware of the general content of EPA’s and OSHA’s guidelines
8) receive an update on OSHA regulatory compliance as it relates to mold remediation
Description: Although there is considerable
controversy over the extent and response to mold related problems, studies are adding to the Indoor Air Quality Scientific Findings Resource Bank project to verify the impacts of indoor air exposures.
The Center for Indoor Environments and Health at the University of Connecticut Health Center, funded by EPA, developed a Guidance for Clinicians on the Recognition and Management of Health Effects
Related to Mold Exposure and Moisture Indoors to provide health care professionals with background information and easy to use assessment tools to evaluate patients' exposures to mold and moisture. In
addition to this important public health clinical guide, EPA and OSHA have both produced various guidelines for mold investigation and remediation and is now developing best practices to prevent dampness
in all phases of new construction.
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