It's a fact that mould is a heath hazard

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It's a fact that mould is a health hazard. However, because of lack of awareness

and misinformation from the media (including the internet) people live in

constant fear whenever they discover their homes or offices had mould. While a

percentage (some experts claim 20%) of the human population could be highly

susceptible to mould, the majority of people are unlikely to be affected by

levels of mould concentrations commonly found in homes and offices.

However, mould growth should not be allowed in occupied spaces. Back in 2007,

Health Canada issued the following guidelines.

" Health Canada considers that mould growth in residential buildings may pose a

health hazard. Health risks depend on exposure and, for asthma symptoms, on

allergic sensitization. However, the large number of mould species and strains

growing in buildings and the large inter-individual variability in human

response to mould exposure preclude the derivation of exposure limits.

Therefore, Health Canada recommends:

* to control humidity and diligently repair any water damage in residences * to

prevent mould growth; and

* to clean thoroughly any visible or concealed mould growing in residential

buildings.

These recommendations apply regardless of the mould species found to be growing

in the building.

Further, in the absence of exposure limits, results from tests for the presence

of fungi in air cannot be used to assess risks to the health of building

occupants. "

Kung'u, PhD.

Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) Inc.

1020 Brevik Place, Unit 1A

Mississauga, ON L4W 4N7

Tel: (905)290-9101; Toll Free: 1-866-813-0648

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