Subject: Water intrusion related environmental health assessment and control protocols for Hendricks Hall room 107 and adjacencies.
CPFM discovered a small amount of mold growth in room 107 of Hendricks Hall the week of November 15th. This discovery was made during investigation of an exterior water leak. Approx. 3 ceiling tiles were removed that were impacted with mold growth, and additional mold growth was identified on the gypsum board substrate above the tiles. The total impact was 2-3 square feet in one room, with the ceiling tiles being removed intact. The cause of the leak was determined to be the building gutter system. Similar leaks have been assessed in this area in the past, but this is the first instance where mold growth has been identified. CPFM is working to minimize the likelihood of future water intrusions.
On November 22 the area was inspected by Environmental Health and Safety at the request of the occupant. EHS recommended that the removed ceiling tiles be disposed of, the hole in the ceiling be sealed, and out of an abundance of caution the office cleaned according to EPA recommended protocols. The recommendations were completed the week of this inspection by appropriately trained CPFM personnel. Due to the small area impacted and the manner in which work was conducted during the initial impact, contamination resulting from this incident in room 107 and adjacent building areas is estimated to be insignificant.
Moving forward, affected portions of the ceiling in room 107 will be demolished using EPA recommended mold abatement protocols. Mold contaminated materials will be demolished where possible and cleaned and disinfected where contaminated materials must remain. Abatement work will be conducted by trained CPFM personnel and managed by EHS. The ceiling will be patched following approval by EHS that contamination has been removed. Adjacent office areas will be evaluated and may receive similar treatment at a future date to be determined.
Thank you for your patience while we work through this issue.
Steven Stuckmeyer
Environmental Health and Safety Director
Radiation Safety Officer
stuckmyr@uoregon.edu
541-346-3197 | fax 541-346-7008
541-285-7593 cell
University of Oregon
Safety and Risk Services | 1260 University of Oregon
1715 Franklin Blvd. Suite 2A, Eugene OR 97403-1260
safety.uoregon.edu
