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12Mar 2014

Avoid This Mold Blarney….

We celebrate Irish Heritage with St. Patrick’s Day in America. This holiday is known for three leaf clovers, leprechauns, wearing green to avoid being pinched, consuming green drinks, Irish ale…AND the concept of “Blarney” which you’ll see as you read further relates to what to watch out for in the mold industry. “The modern celebration of St. Patrick’s Day really has almost nothing to do with the real man,” said classics professor Philip Freeman of Luther College in...

moldy corner with pieces of wall fragments on the floor

15Feb 2014

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Toxic, Schmoxic!

Sitting down and writing this article, I’m reminded of Roseanne Roseannadanna (aka Gilda Radner) from the TV show “Saturday Night Live” in the late 70’s. I think she would say something like “What’s all this talk about Toxic Mold?” – go on a rant, and then after hearing the explanation from someone that toxic mold wasn’t really a problem, would smile and curtly say, “Oh…never mind!” That’s the way I feel about the phra...

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...