Puerto Rico’s Zimmetry Environmental Provides Tips on Managing Mold & Moisture Complaints at Work

Providing a safe workplace for all employees is a major responsibility for all employers in both the public and private sectors. For workers in building that have high humidity levels or that have suffered water damage, one area of concern is the potential presence of elevated levels of mold.
 
Mold can begin to grow on many building materials and contents in less than 48 hours when there is moisture or high humidity levels. Some workers that are exposed to elevated levels of mold in the air they breathe can develop a wide array of health issues.  These can range from allergies and respiratory problems to triggering asthma and even causing fungal infections in some workers who have a weakened immune system.
 
“Workers who suspect they have indoor air quality problems should report their concerns immediately to their supervisors,” said Harry Pena, President of Zimmetry Environmental.  “For those in management positions, it is critical to always respond when employees raise health concerns over mold and other indoor air quality concerns.  We strongly suggest that all employers establish clear procedures for handling these types of situations in a timely manner.  In fact, establishing an indoor environmental quality team to respond, rectify and prevent these types of issues from occurring in the first place is the ideal way to effectively and efficiently manage employee mold and moisture concerns.”
 
For those employers faced with mold and moisture complaints or other indoor air quality problems at their place of business, Zimmetry Environmental provides solutions.  Their discreet services include proactively preventing mold and indoor air quality problems, identifying current indoor pollutants and providing solutions to prevent problems from reoccurring.  Zimmetry also recently sponsored a video with tips for managing complaints revolving around mold and moisture in the workplace that can be seen at:
http://youtu.be/VuBbFTWCXsQ   
 
To learn more about Zimmetry Environmental and their indoor environmental quality and compliance testing and consulting services, please visit www.zimmetry.com, call (787) 995.0005 or email info@zimmetry.com .
 
About Zimmetry Environmental
Since 2002, Zimmetry Environmental has been providing environmental consulting services to building owners and managers, architects, engineers, EHS professionals and Fortune 500 companies.  The company is based in Puerto Rico and provides services across the Caribbean and Central America.  The professionals at Zimmetry offer environmental compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase I ESAs and general environmental consulting services.

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