Mold 101

Work smart when cleaning up mold.

Work smart when cleaning up small-scale mold hazards in water-damaged homes. Learn about mold, how to identify the specific site hazards, and how to clean up safely. This app is designed for flood site workers, volunteers, and homeowners.

Features:

-Learn what mold is and how to identify it.

-Test your mold identification abilities with 22 quiz-photos.

-Learn about mold medical concerns.

-Learn what PPE to wear for work and how to use respirators effectively.

-Learn about site hazard assessment, mold testing, clean up procedures, ventilation, and containment.

-Discover further resources for health management, worker/volunteer training, and home restoration.

This mobile application was developed by the IUOE National Training Fund for small-scale projects of 10 square feet or less. For projects larger than 10 square feet, the U.S. CDC, U.S. EPA, and U.S. HUD all recommend using a qualified mold assessment and remediation specialist.

Partial funding was provided by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number U45ES006182. The content is solely the responsibility of the IUOE National Training Fund and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.