Mold spores are present in virtually all environments, indoors and out. People are exposed
to molds every day in every setting. The potential for mold to adversely impact indoor air …

Introduction Exhibit 1: Mold colonization on a wall.(available in full paper) Since molds grow
outdoors on dead or alive plant and other materials, mold spores are found in all air. Thus …

Mold is commonly found in our homes and workplaces. It is important that we understand the
potential health issues caused by mold exposure along with the signs and symptoms …

Molds grow readily indoors in the presence of dampness. Their visibility enables their effects
to be investigated by means of questionnaire surveys, although these are subject to …

While occupational exposure to airborne pollutants such as asbestos and coal dust is known
to cause lung cancer/mesothelioma and pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) …

Mold problems in homes are of increasing concern. Exposure to mold spores can trigger
allergic reactions in some people. This leaflet explains how to inspect your home for mold; …

Sampling and Analysis for Mold Contamination in the Indoor Environment Page 1 Chapter
11 Sampling and Analysis for Mold Contamination in the Indoor Environment Linda D …

Molds, a subset of the fungi, are ubiquitous on our planet. Fungi are found in every
ecological niche, and are necessary for the recycling of organic building blocks that allow …

This review article deals with health hazards associated with exposure to indoor molds. The
first section describes aspects of the molds' life cycle, growth conditions, and indoor …

In recent years, the body of scientific and anecdotal data pointing to interior mold
contamination as a potentially serious health threat has grown. SH&E professionals should …