Toxic Mold and Employee Health

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This paper discusses how mold in the workplace, and in any business, is a serious concern that affects indoor air quality and possibly employee health. Toxic mold has been linked to numerous illnesses and ailments, including respiratory problems and neurobehavioral and pulmonary impairments. The paper further discusses that although many molds are not harmful, the presence of toxic mold, which emits mycotoxins into the air in an indoor environment, can be dangerous. This is especially true where individuals already have an allergy or sensitivity to them.

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"Toxic mold is thought to contribute to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), possibly causing symptoms in multiple users within one affected building. Employees in a "sick building" are more likely to develop SBS because of long-term or frequent exposure to toxic mold, creating problems for employees and employers alike. Prevention is the best way to avoid mold-related health concerns. "

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