Congress tackles Toxic Mold -- asbestos deja vu? (Rules & Regs).(John Conyers, Jr. introduces The United States Toxic Mold Safety and Protection Act of 2002)(Brief Article)

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News, September, 2002

Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) has introduced H.R. 5040: The United States Toxic Mold Safety and Protection Act of 2002.

Conyers says the growth of toxic mold is becoming a problem of "monumental proportions." Exposure to mold growth in residential, public and commercial buildings is believed to have caused serious medical conditions. Property damage from mold growth has destroyed millions of dollars in real estate.

The United States Toxic Mold Safety and Protection Act will mandate comprehensive research into mold growth, create programs to educate the public about the dangers of toxic mold and provide assistance to victims.

Industrial hygiene alert: The bill will generate guidelines for preventing indoor mold growth, establish...

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