A Safe Workplace During Mold Removal

7/22/2021 (Permalink)

Mold damage

Keeping the Workplace Safe During Mold Removal

Charleston, TN, business owners know that time is money, so shutting down operations in order to have mold growth removed could cut into profits. A reputable restoration company knows this and will work with you to minimize disruption and health risks during mold removal. There are several things they do, depending on the size of the affected area, to ensure you and your employees stay safe as they clear up black mold or other types.

Small Areas of Mold

An area of mold is considered small when it’s between 10 and 100 feet square. If the mold area in your place of business falls within these measurements, mold removal specialists will likely do the following:

• Use a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) vacuum to clean the area of dust and particles.
  
• Place polyethylene sheeting around the area to isolate it.
  
• Stick the sheeting down with duct tape or attach it to metal or wood framing to ensure mold spores don’t spread.
  
  

This could be enough for an area that’s under 10 square feet to protect the uncontaminated areas of your workplace while they do their work. A larger area, however, will usually require a negative air pressure system. This funnels air into the area affected by black mold but doesn’t let it flow out.

Large Areas of Mold

Mold areas that are larger than 100 feet square can still be taken care of efficiently. Restoration specialists will likely surround the space with a double layer of polyethylene sheets to strengthen the barrier between the area and your offices. They should use an air filtration system strong enough to efficiently cover the contaminated area.

Don’t worry about workers allowing mold spores to spread into the rest of your workspace, because they’ll likely create a decontamination chamber. This is an area between the contaminated area and the rest of your office where the specialists can properly vacuum and clean their equipment.

If you have areas of mold in your business, call in mold removal professionals right away. They can work with you to minimize disruption and have you back up and running as quickly as possible.