Introduction
Health implications of indoor fungal contaminants have become an issue of increasing concern nowadays. Thus, the knowledge on the presence of mold within indoor is important to take remedial measures and provide relief to the people involved in those environment. Hence, experts from IAQ Consultant Pte Ltd conducted study to find out the spectra of mold present in the buildings of Singapore. Samples of indoor air (84 samples) and other indoor materials like, Carpet dust (63 samples), wall surfaces (45 samples), upholsteries (10 samples) and filters of Air Handling Units (18 samples) were studied for the presence of mold. Altogether 56 species of fungi were recorded from all the sources within buildings. Among them, air sample yielded maximum number of species (38 species) followed by Carpet dust (33 species) and Upholsteries (31 species). The following fungi, i.e. Aspergillus fumigatus, A.niger, Aureobasidium pullulans, Cladosporium cladosporioides, Curvularia lunata, Paecilomyces variotii and Penicillium oxalicum, were recorded from all the sources.
Way forward
It is recommended to give due importance to study the impact of the above said molds in inducing health hazards.
Services provided IAQ Consultants
• Research collaboration (mold testing and speciation research) with tertiary institutes and industry.
• Environmental diagnostic sampling, speciation identification for indoor bioaerosols contaminants
• Measurements of volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other gaseous contaminants
• Temperature and relative humidity
• Objectionable odours and materials off-gassing
• Building ventilation & pressurization and air filtration effectiveness.
• Indoor Air Quality and Indoor Environmental Quality audit based on Singapore National Environmental Agency (NEA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines
• Allergy source identification and solutions
Our key specialty is in environmental diagnostic sampling and speciation of bacteria and fungus. The identification of types of microbes helps identify the source of pollutants, amplification or reservoiurs which will assist customers in making informed decisions that reduce risks and improve occupant health.
For more information on Indoor Air Quality and Health, please visits http://www.iaqsg.com
Need Professional Assistance?
Please feel free to contact Mr Charn @ Tel: 6241 9443/ Hp: 9321 9321, Mr. Moshood Hp: 93225506 or email mof@iaqsg.com if you are interested in research collaboration, having your indoor air tested or audited to monitor the Indoor Air Quality in your environment.
