MRS Health and Safety Considerations in Mold Remediation 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard most directly governs worker exposure to mold during remediation activities?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection)

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 governs respiratory protection programs, which are central to protecting workers from airborne mold spores.

Question 2

A worker develops flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, and fever after remediating a heavily contaminated basement. These symptoms are most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Organic dust toxic syndrome (ODTS)

Answer

Organic dust toxic syndrome (ODTS) presents with flu-like symptoms after heavy dust or mold exposure and is caused by inhaling large quantities of microbial agents.

Question 3

What is the minimum recommended air changes per hour (ACH) in a mold remediation containment zone during active work?

Accepted Answer

6 ACH

Answer

A minimum of 6 air changes per hour is recommended in the containment area to maintain negative pressure and reduce airborne spore concentrations.

Question 4

When should a fit test for a tight-fitting respirator be performed?

Accepted Answer

Annually and whenever the worker's physical condition changes

Answer

OSHA 1910.134 requires fit testing annually and whenever facial changes occur that could affect the seal, such as significant weight change or dental work.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the donning order for PPE prior to entering a mold remediation containment area?

Accepted Answer

Coverall, respirator, eye protection, gloves

Answer

Donning begins with the coverall (body protection first), then respirator, then eye protection, and finally gloves to prevent contaminating the respiratory and eye protection.

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MRS Health and Safety Considerations in Mold Remediation 2