Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

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“It Smelled Like Death”: Reports of Mold Contamination in Prisons and Jails

“The chronic presence of mold is frequently a component of what is referred to as Tight Building Syndrome or Sick Building Syndrome – terms that have been coined to describe a relatively new occupational health and safety problem for people who work or spend excessive amounts of time indoors. This is not a new phenomenon; it has been a source of concern for governmental entities such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the subject of numerous class-action lawsuits over several decades.“

Prison Legal News

April 2, 2019