Personal Equipment and Mold Remediation

7/29/2021 (Permalink)

Personal Equipment and Mold Remediation

If you are preparing for mold cleanup in your Lockport / Lemont / Homer Glen, home, you may have questions about the process that your mold remediation service technicians will be following - questions that quite possibly go beyond the basics. One common question is what personal protective equipment - such as face masks - these professionals wear while doing their jobs. What is worn can vary based on the situation, but you may see any of the following types of gear on a remediation worker:

1. Goggles. Many technicians will wear goggles to keep dust and other particles out of the eyes. These goggles will never have ventilation holes, as these can be a safety concern.

2. Disposable clothing. This will be seen quite commonly when extensive mold damage is present. Such clothing helps minimize physical contact with dangerous substances and makes for an overall safer cleanup job.

3. Respirators. Respirators are special face masks that prevent cleanup crews from inhaling irritating particles during remediation. Workers should always be wearing respirators approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and they should always wear the type of respirator that is appropriately protective for the job at hand.

4. Gloves. As you may imagine, gloves help protect workers’ hands from cleanup chemicals and other harsh substances while performing cleanup duties. Most workers will wear long gloves that reach to the mid-forearm, and the material will vary depending on what the technicians are handling.

As you can see, protective cleanup gear is more complex for workers than just strapping on face masks, especially when they are dealing with a tricky mold remediation situation. If you ever have any questions about cleanup before, during or after the process, do not hesitate to ask the trained professionals who are working to restore your property. Chances are that they have gone through similar situations many times before and have answers to all of your questions.