by Judy K. Bell, CEM
Disaster Survival Planning Network
The earth begins to shake. You are at work. Your children are in school. Your retired parents are home alone. The shaking becomes more violent, and you duck under your desk to protect yourself. The first thought that flashes into your mind is, “this is it, …
Ten Things You Should Know About Mold
1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
2. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
3. If …
Here are five principles embraced by the world’s best-run companies that decrease turnover and increase employee retention.
Principle #1: Capture the Heart
Excellence is impossible with a disengaged heart. As Hal Rosenbluth, CEO of Rosenbluth Travel says, “The highest achievable level of service comes from the heart, so the company that reaches its people’s heart …
Jay Brakensiek, President
Southern California American Industrial Hygiene Association
Industrial Hygienists may be called upon to provide assistance in the area of bioterrorism. Issues of Homeland Security, the security of mail, and general responses to potential biological agents are new areas for most industrial hygienists. There are a number of organizations that have guidance on …
“Business as usual” no longer applies to companies worldwide struggling with the effects of the latest bioterrorism threat. Providing a safe environment for employees has become top priority, with information being channeled to us through media outlets around the clock. Understanding the real threat, preparing for evidence of exposure, and providing a straight forward remedy …
Provided risk communication training and developed crisis response that allowed facility to quickly resolve issues surrounding a urea barge spill in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. Provided for effective communications with both internal and external audiences, including emergency responders, to manage the crisis and mitigate its impacts on the organization.…
Devised communication strategy and media response to answer questions raised by the media about the safety of fish around oil platforms in the Gulf of Thailand. Trained upper management and frontline personnel in working with press and public. Managed health and ecological risk assessments to determine the potential for human health effects from mercury in …
Established and conducted major oil company’s corporate risk communication training program that is used widely at facilities worldwide. Drafted the corporate Risk Communication Policy, which provides guiding strategy for health, environment, and safety professionals to use in speaking to the public.…
MARCOR Remediation, Inc.
The Environmental Support Zone
Three elements are required to support mold growth — water, food, and a stable environment. Aside from water leaks, water in this case can refer to high relative humidity. If humidity is higher that 60%, mold spores can grow spontaneously in the area, and carbon-based materials such as …
The Phylmar Group, Inc.
Please feel free to use this straight forward dialog to address issues dealing with mold in your organization:
MOLD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What are molds?
Molds are simple, microscopic organisms, present virtually everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Molds, along with mushrooms and yeasts, are fungi and are needed to break down …
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