OSHA says mold hazards are a health concern for workers engaged in Hurricane Sandy cleanup efforts. The agency issued a fact sheet on the issue, saying most molds are harmless but some can cause infections and allergy symptoms and produce toxins. While infections are rare in healthy individuals and the effect of toxins is still not well understood, OSHA says, mold remediation is often necessary to return working spaces to a safe condition and make them suitable for occupancy.
