Please see our section below on "Toxic Lifestyles", we are most interested in having others share their personal mold experience - your story could benefit someone else. Please share by contacting us at cntmc@rogers.com.
In addition, if you wish to become a part of the Canadian National Toxic Mold Centre website, please contact us at cntmc@rogers.com. We will review your information within 2 to 3 business days and send you a return email advising you of our decision. We look forward to hearing from you.
HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS:
Environmental Abatement Council of Ontario
For the betterment and promotion in the public interest of the environmental abatement and hazardous materials industry. To promote and educate industry, government, media, public and any other group or individuals in the safe handling of hazardous materials. To collect and disseminate information regarding the health affects associated with exposure to specific hazardous materials.
The Canadian Construction Association - Mould Task Force
In June 2002, the Canadian Construction Association created a Mould Task Force to develop national guidelines to assist contractors in minimizing the potential for mould growth, and instituting effective remediation practices. These national guidelines provide useful information and step-by-step instructions in the following areas: Insurance Considerations, Minimizing of Moisture Intrusion, Proper Building Maintenance and Operation, Mould Assessment, Mould Remediation Protocols, Proper Disposal of Mouldy Materials, and Guidelines for Selecting Mould Remediation Contractors.
HEALTHY INDOORS PARTNERSHIPS
The Healthy Indoors Partnership (HIP) is a not-for-profit organization that catalyzes action on Canadian indoor environmental issues through multi-stakeholder collaboration. We connect people, ideas and resources from government, industry, educational and research institutions, and public
interest groups to collaborate on common indoor environmental health issues. Together, we are accomplishing more than any of our members could alone.
HIP has been built with the extensive involvement of our partners. The result is a business model that recognizes that real and lasting change will require participation by all sectors, real incentives for action, and the incorporation of market principles.
HIP has three main areas of focus: the consolidation and integration of research, the promotion of guidelines and best practices , and the fostering of related education and outreach programs.
In addition, we offer monthly webinars on topical IEQ issues and a free newsletter to help you stay up-to-date on indoor environmental issues in Canada. We also maintain a clearinghouse of information and resources, and a list of conferences and other events.
We offer a range of opportunities for businesses, governments and non-government organizations to work together, for mutual benefit, to create healthier indoor environments. We also offer a range of communication vehicles for reaching consumers and industry professionals with an interest in healthier indoor environments. These include our Healthy Home Magazine, Buyers' Guides, newsletter and webinar series.
We welcome new members, encourage active involvement and provide various levels of sponsorship opportunities. To find out more about joining, see our membership section.
http://healthyindoors.com/english/home/home.htm
The Canadian Lung Association
The Canadian Lung Association - this portion of the Canadian Lung Association is part of their National Environmental Health Program - C.A.N. Do (Clean Air Now) campaign. Its directed at Indoor Air Quality and established "to help Canadians breathe cleaner air by taking simple actions that will make a positive difference...." The CNTMC highly supports these ideals and program - this is a MUST READ, taking special interest in 1) C.A.N. Do Fact Sheets - Mould and 2) Healthy Home Audit. Feedback on this site would be welcomed.
Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety
Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety - this site addresses basic issues surrounding mold (toxic mold) as related to indoor air quality. It also provides some basic information on symptoms, detection and remediation.
www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/biol_hazards/iaq_mold.html
Fungal Research Group Foundation, Inc.
Non for profit organization dedicated to research and education
- International cooperation
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Promote public health
- Advance health and safety at the workplace
- Improve indoor air quality
This research site has some highly informative information, including mold and children's health; a good source for educational/research information.
http://www.fungalresearchgroup.com/
MOLD RELATED SERVICES- Currently under construction
TOXIC LIFE-STYLES:
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR MOLD STORY, PLEASE SHARE WITH US BY WRITING TO cntmc@rogers.com YOUR EXPERIENCE COULD BE OF SUBSTANTIAL BENEFIT TO SOMEONE ELSE, SO WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
The sites posted to this section represent the personal stories as written by the individuals themselves affected by environmental toxins, such as those created by toxic molds. These individuals have choosen to share their experience by providing the facts and details surrounding their personal struggle including their physical and emotional state.