by Dave Gold | May 20, 2019 | Gold's EHS Outlook, Moldy Times
Why is there to this day still a fuss about “toxic mold,” despite science indicating it’s not a real issue? Recently, I’ve had several calls asking me if I can test for mold toxins. On top of that, a recent client of mine insisted that her house was filled with...
by Dave Gold | Feb 20, 2019 | Gold's EHS Outlook, Moldy Times
I recently had a personal experience this holiday season involving asbestos that became a learning opportunity. On the evening of December 30th, my wife Lorraine and I were in our warm, comfy home enjoying the holidays. We sat in our living room watching TV, having...
by Dave Gold | Aug 14, 2015 | Moldy Times
Who is Your Mold Inspector? Did you know that many mold inspectors don’t have any formal education and merely attend a three day course to become a “Certified Mold Inspector”? There are currently NO State of California licenses or registration requirements for mold...
by Dave Gold | Aug 13, 2015 | Moldy Times
Topics Covered (Click to jump on the topic on Mold Fact) What is Mold? Is the Presence of Mold in My Environment Unhealthy? What About Toxic Mold? Mold, Property Values, and Liability I Have Water Damage. Will Mold Grow Immediately? If the Mold is Old or Killed with...
by Dave Gold | Sep 29, 2014 | Gold's EHS Outlook, Moldy Times
In the first two parts of the series “Get the Lead Out” (this is part 3 of 3) we focused on serious hazards and health effects of exposure to lead. This month, I’ve listed a rundown of the regulations Realtors (and related industries) should be aware of: It’s illegal...
by Dave Gold | Jun 27, 2014 | Gold's EHS Outlook, Moldy Times
Lead Crimes In my last article, I talked about lead hazards including some of the health effects from lead overexposure. In this issue, I’ll discuss the “crime;” that is, some notable recent legal happenings in the world of environmental lead. EPA Enforcement...
