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Environmentally Friendly Mold Remediation Techniques That Significantly Reduce Childhood Asthma9. Remediation Practice ConsiderationsOnce the remediation scope, the communication strategy, and theadministrative controls have been determined, review the variouspossibilities and considerations relevant to the cleaning and removalof mold contamination. Appendix A contains a step-by-step exampleof a mold remediation procedure. However, you will need tosupplement generic procedures with enough site-specific details toprovide specific guidance to those performing the work.Remediation project plans should cover the following topics at a minimum:1. remediation of excess moisture 1 ;2. identification of possible hazardous materials (such as lead andasbestos) in abatement areas;3. mold abatement practices and procedures;4. health and safety precautions;5. determination of project completion; and6. repair and re-construction and all necessary building permits.Note that this document provides only limited guidance on topics 1,2, and 6.Detailed, written project specifications should be developed,especially when the problem is “Major,” outside contractors are hired,or circumstances are high-profile and emotionally charged.Specifications should clearly define the responsibilities of all partiesinvolved in the work. The requirements for removal, salvage, cleaning,abatement of other hazards, and any building modifications or repairsshould be clearly described. A written procedure should be distributedand explained to the workers, and prohibitions should be emphasized(e.g., work hours, cleaning methods, chemical application,containment, etc.). Expectations for successful completion should beincluded in the project specifications. If measurable results areneeded, then scientifically defensible criteria for successful completionmust be included (see Section 10).1 References to information about moisture damage restoration can be found in Appendix B.67