As part of its hurricane and flood response efforts, the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) developed a Mold Cleanup and Treatment orientation for workers, volunteers, and homeowners who engage in small-scale mold cleanup and treatment of flooded or water-damaged homes. Several WTP award recipients also offer mold awareness and mold remediation training, and NIEHS has developed mold remediation guidance that is available in both English and Spanish. These resources are found below, along with additional health and safety resources for workers who may be exposed to mold during remediation/cleanup work or emergency response activities.
Training Resources
The National Clearinghouse creates training tools to aid in the development of awareness-level courses or other awareness-level materials. These tools provide health and safety guidance to those involved in disaster response and cleanup activities. Companion booklets are pocket guides that can be distributed with the training and used as a resource when workers are on a disaster site. To order hard copies of these booklets, please complete the Booklet Order Form.
Mold Remediation Training Tool
In English:
En Español:
WTP Award Recipient Resources
- International Chemical Workers Union (ICWU)
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
- Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)
- Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training
- OAI, Inc.
- Rutgers School of Public Health Hurricane Sandy Responder Resources
Other NIEHS Resources
In English:
- Guidelines for the Protection and Training of Workers Engaged in Maintenance and Remediation Work Associated with Mold(447 KB)
- Hurricane Worker Safety and Health Podcasts
- NIEHS Mold Remediation Guidance(4.1 MB)
En Español:
In Vietnamese:
WTP Technical Workshops
- Fall 2014 Technical Workshop – Climate Change and Worker Health
- Fall 2003 Technical Workshop – Training from the Inside Out: Assessing and Refining Our Programs
Federal Links and Documents
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
State/Local Links and Documents
Other Links and Documents
- Airborne Mold and Endotoxin Concentrations in New Orleans, Louisiana, after Flooding, October through November 2005(204 KB)
- American Industrial Hygiene Association: Mold Resource Center