Expertise Matters for Mold Assessment
Health and Safety
Mold assessments are no longer simple checklists; they serve as a crucial defense for occupant health.
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Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner is the senior director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC), a division of ISSA. He manages the Making Safer Choices Program. As an infection prevention expert and consultant, he works to develop protocols and education for the global cleaning industry, empowering facilities, businesses, and cleaning professionals to create safe environments.
Mold assessments are no longer simple checklists; they serve as a crucial defense for occupant health.
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