Although they recommend that people who are sensitive to molds avoid going near compost heaps or using compost inside the home, the American Environmental Health Foundation published this article that includes tips on how to safely work with compost if you know you are sensitive. You should read the entire article if you have mold sensitivities.

A new study shows that a drug-resistant fungus could lurk in your compost. Follow these best practices to keep yourself safe while gardening.

When putting leaves with fungus in compost, balance these browns with the proper amount of greens for best results. Also, be sure the compost pile reaches the ideal temperature and stays there long enough to kill off pests and diseases.

Within it, a gram of compost can contain ten million fungal spores. (The Living Soil, J-M Gobat et. al., 2004. p. 346.). Millions of these spores are released and become airborne when compost is turned. Some experts advise that everyone wear a mask when turning compost.

One of the most common fungal wilts is caused by the species Fusarium oxysporum. This is a filamentous fungus that overwinters via structures called chlamydospores, or even as live hyphae in the soil. Composting, specifically with green waste biochar, can possibly have a role in reducing viable chlamydospores in the Fusarium–tomato pathosystem.