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IICRC MRS COMPREHENSIVE TEST GUIDE
2025 LATEST VERSION
NEWLY FORMATTED DOCUMENT
Recommended Remove and discard the affected material.
action if mold is
found on porous
materials such as
drywall
Essential Not specified in the provided notes.
personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
for mold
remediation
workers
Safety goggles Protective eyewear used to shield eyes from
mold exposure.
Respirators Devices worn to protect the
respiratory system from inhaling
harmful substances.
Gloves Protective handwear to prevent skin contact
with mold.
HEPA filters Filters used to capture mold spores
and other particulates, preventing
them from being released into the
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air.
Moisture meters Devices used to detect moisture
levels in materials, helping to identify
areas that may be prone to mold
growth.
Limited containment A containment method used for small,
isolated mold remediation projects to
prevent the spread of mold spores.
Air scrubbers Devices that filter and clean the air,
removing mold spores and other
contaminants.
Source of moisture The origin of excess moisture that
contributes to mold growth, which
must be identified and addressed.
Mold-contaminated Items that have been exposed to
contents mold and require specific handling
procedures.
Cleaning and The recommended procedure for
disinfecting handling mold-contaminated contents
salvageable that can be saved.
items
Common health Adverse health reactions that can
effects of mold occur due to contact with mold.
exposure
Biocides Chemical agents used to kill mold.
Painting over moldy An ineffective method that does not
surfaces address the underlying mold
problem.
Full containment A method of isolating an area
IICRC MRS COMPREHENSIVE TEST GUIDE
2025 LATEST VERSION
NEWLY FORMATTED DOCUMENT
Recommended Remove and discard the affected material.
action if mold is
found on porous
materials such as
drywall
Essential Not specified in the provided notes.
personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
for mold
remediation
workers
Safety goggles Protective eyewear used to shield eyes from
mold exposure.
Respirators Devices worn to protect the
respiratory system from inhaling
harmful substances.
Gloves Protective handwear to prevent skin contact
with mold.
HEPA filters Filters used to capture mold spores
and other particulates, preventing
them from being released into the
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air.
Moisture meters Devices used to detect moisture
levels in materials, helping to identify
areas that may be prone to mold
growth.
Limited containment A containment method used for small,
isolated mold remediation projects to
prevent the spread of mold spores.
Air scrubbers Devices that filter and clean the air,
removing mold spores and other
contaminants.
Source of moisture The origin of excess moisture that
contributes to mold growth, which
must be identified and addressed.
Mold-contaminated Items that have been exposed to
contents mold and require specific handling
procedures.
Cleaning and The recommended procedure for
disinfecting handling mold-contaminated contents
salvageable that can be saved.
items
Common health Adverse health reactions that can
effects of mold occur due to contact with mold.
exposure
Biocides Chemical agents used to kill mold.
Painting over moldy An ineffective method that does not
surfaces address the underlying mold
problem.
Full containment A method of isolating an area
