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Mold - An Overview
Safety Day 2003 Presentation: Avoiding Mold in Construction
Mold Update 1 - August 13, 2002
Mold Update 2 - December 17, 2002
Mold Update 3 - April 23, 2003
Update on Mold Issues - powerpoint - October 2003

Mold cleared in link to serious illness, but respiratory problems an issue
The good news on mold is that there is no evidence linking it to cancer, extreme fatigue or neurological problems, but the bad news is that it can indeed cause enough coughing and wheezing to warrant action at local, state and national levels, a National Academy of Sciences report says. The report says even though it doesn't appear to be linked to the more serious illnesses, mold, or excessive indoor dampness, is a "widespread" problem and the findings should prompt changes in how buildings are designed, constructed and maintained.   The New York Times (free registration) (5/26),   MSNBC (5/25),   The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (5/26)

 

 

Mold Taskforce Members
Kevin O'Toole, Hunzinger Construction
Rick Andritsch, VJS Construction Services
Tim Just, C.G. Schmidt
Joe Shortread, Stier Construction Inc.
Don Miller, Diversified Insurance Services
Larry Michael, Brehmer Agency
Tom Boelkow, Building Service Inc.
Rich Murphy, Olympic Wall System, Inc.
Tony Prosper, Security Insurance Services
Bob Anderson, Bob Anderson Builders, Inc.
Joseph Schmit, J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.
Burt Babcock, Babcock Mechanical Co.
Dave Schultz, Kelmann Corporation
Rich Johnston, Giles Engineering Associates
Cindy Smith, Michael Best and Friedrich
John Periard, BOMA