Re: When a moldy school is run by the military

[Guest guest]

OSHA should handle such problems from my limited perspective, not having been made ill at a job, but in my home. They, however, may be operating from that pervasive perspective that, "well, gosh, water damage doesn't really necessarily mean mold infestation and, golly, only a few asthmatic types are going to have a health issue from mold exposure and, gee, not all molds are bad, you know . . ."

There are other agencies like the town health department or any governmental agency related to indoor air quality IAQ that may help. I don't know specifics, but I would think any state or federal agency with the acronym IAQ in it's description or name would be a good place to try. I wouldn't go with internet sites simply labeled IAQ or "bestmoldrelief" for example unless you know from a reliable source that they are what they say they are.

Oh, also, you might look at nearby universities or any universities for an Indoor Environmental department or something like that. They also would be reliable I would think. Good luck. what you're trying to do is a lot of work with much resistance and mucking around and denial.

----- Original Message -----

From: Barbara Rubin

Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 9:58 AM

Subject: [] When a moldy school is run by the military

What are the options for employees there to report a problem. I have heard of one teacher in such a school where the roof has gone unrepaired for three years now since no contracts are being issued for that purpose at this time. I gather that OSHA won't serve the purpose in this case? Suggestions?Barbara RubinFAIR USE NOTICE:This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.

[Guest guest]

The employees should start with OSHA as well as the local and state

health departments and state and US departments of education. They

should also file complainnts with CDC, HHS and Department of Defense

IG, Secretary of Defense and the Service Secretary for the Branch of

Service. This is usually a good statrt. Don't forget to file a

complaint with the Base or Post Commander where the school is.

Ken

--- In , " Barbara Rubin " <agasaya@w...>

wrote:

> What are the options for employees there to report a problem. I

have heard of one teacher in such a school where the roof has gone

unrepaired for three years now since no contracts are being issued

for that purpose at this time. I gather that OSHA won't serve the

purpose in this case? Suggestions?

> Barbara Rubin