Dave Gold

15Jan 2014

Happy 9th Anniversary, Gold Health and Safety!

January is the anniversary of Gold Health and Safety Consulting, Inc. This is my 9th year now, so I guess I really have staying power! I started the company after moving to the South Bay from Westlake Village, getting a divorce from my 2nd wife, buying my townhouse on my own (a first for me), having to file in court to increase my custody time with my two sons from my first marriage, and then getting laid off. Wild times! At first, my intent was just to find something to do while I was...

15Jan 2014

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Happy Anniversary, Toxic Mold Act!

This January is the 12th anniversary since the effective date of California’s Toxic Mold Protection Act (SB 732), which was signed into law with much fanfare by Gray Davis during his ill-fated tenure as Governor. The Act was supposed to set standards for airborne mold exposure, regulate the mold industry (who can do inspections, lab work, and remediation; insurance requirements for these folks; and look at things such as whether or not an inspector can also be a remediator), set disclosure...

beads of water on window with mold in corner of window sill

12Dec 2013

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Gold’s Advice About Mold in the Cold

This time of year, with our extensive list of holiday errands and get-togethers, just about the last thing that anyone thinks about is mold problems. However, it’s typical that when outdoor temperatures begin to drop, Gold Health and Safety Consulting gets an uptick in the number of calls for help with mold. Her’s some advice about mold. Why is this? There are two main ways that mold problems happen: Moisture intrusion caused by some sort of flood or leak (toilet overflows, window o...

23Nov 2013

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7 Important Facts that Most Mold Inspectors Will Never Tell You

Many Inspectors don’t carry insurance. If there is a problem, you might be out of luck. Gold Health and Safety carries $1 million in professional and general liability insurance. Most California mold inspectors have only a 3 day industry certification. This means minimal education in environmental health, sampling techniques, and interpreting lab results. Dave Gold is a degreed professional and one of the highest qualified and experienced mold inspection professionals in the Southern Calif...