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Posted By Barry J
Forgive my ignorance, but what are the main dangers with dampness in a workplace.
Thanks, B
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Posted By Jinky
The main risks to people working within such conditions would be the health risks associated with mould spores. The mould fungi have been identified as the source of many health problems, including infections, asthma, allergies and sinusitis. Moulds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, toxins that may cause reactions in humans.
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Posted By jervis
Same advice as last response he beat me to it.
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Posted By Barry J
Jinky / Jervis - my thanks to you both.
Cheers, B
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Posted By TBC
The hardest part is trying to convince management of the potential problems mentioned if it means spending money - been there etc.
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Posted By peter gotch
Barry - there's a lot of debate in US re "toxic mold" [note spelling]which you can find via Google.
Caoimhín P. Connell is one of the champions of the toxic mold myth.....
See for example
http://toxlaw.com/chatbo...61/2.12.04.07.29.58.html which also links to his website.
Regards, Peter
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Posted By David Bannister
Some years ago I was invited to investigate the causes of unusual patterns of sickness absence due to colds/coughs/flu etc.
The most likely cause was identified as an infestation of a strain of Aspergillus. I can't remember the exact type but the end result was that the company decided to move away from that tenated site to another one nearby. Whilst this was only the "final straw" in the decision to move it nevertheless solved the problem.
Moulds are not to be sneezed at...
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Posted By David Bannister
Forgot to add that high humidity will increase rates of corrosion and will encourage growth of other harmful organisms. Plus it wrecks the decor, becomes smelly (bacterial growth) and will eventually make recruitment and retention very tough. Likely to result in a complaint to the local EHO/HSE and follow-up visit with all that may entail.
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