Articles Regarding Cleaning

7/8 - Updated Review from NIOSH:
Strategies for limiting exposures to mold and preventing mold-related health effects in the aftermath of hurricanes and storms are outlined by scientists and engineers from NIOSH and partner agencies in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in an article published in the June 9, 2006, issue of CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The report notes that, for most people, undisturbed mold is not a substantial health hazard. It is a greater hazard for persons with conditions such as impaired host defenses or mold allergies. To prevent exposure that could result in adverse health effects from disturbed mold, persons should 1) avoid areas where mold contamination is obvious, 2) use environmental controls, 3) use personal protective equipment, and 4) keep hands, skin, and clothing clean and free from mold-contaminated dust, the article recommends. The article is available on-line at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm.

I have these posted on my blog for hurricane relief. The links will direct you waway from the Binghamton Flood Relief. Just use your "Back" button to return to this index.

Remember that what you are cleaning has been contaminated with raw sewage and industrial waste. Hep A and Hep B are very real threats. Please use protective equipment!

Safety Guidelines for Clean-Up and Recovery
http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/05/safety-guidelines-for-volunteers.html

Information from CDC on Clean-Up
http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/06/cleaning-after-flood-from-_114986592701966625.html

http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/06/personal-protective-equipment.html

http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/06/guidelines-for-use-of-ppe.html

http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/06/fungal-contamination-cdc.html

Dealing with the Bugs!
http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/03/insect-control-and-tolerance.html

Avoiding Heat Related Illness
http://katrinanetworking.blogspot.com/2006/04/avoiding-heat-related-illness.html