In part 1 of this two post series, I discussed a couple players in the mold drama. Each player in the mold drama has its own position, and is uniquely affected by mold in a way that often clashes with other groups. In this second part, we look at other groups in the mold drama who are affected by mold in their own ways.
Employers: Employers who use moldy office buildings with sick building syndrome need to be concerned with both the damage to the building and the welfare of their employees. Employers may be liable if their employees develop health problems due to mold or operations may suffer if employees are simply unable to work at their full potential because of general sickness from poor indoor air quality. Yet employees are also restricted by a budget. Mold remediation is not always cheap, but neither are lawsuits from employees.
HVAC Contractors: Whoever has designed and maintains your heating and ventilation system in your home or building is either your best friend or worst enemy when it comes to mold. A properly working HVAC system will ventilate fresh air into the building, and conserve energy while maximizing indoor air quality. But a poorly-designed system, or one that is not properly maintained, will contribute to mold growth by circulating mold spores, disabling ventilation, and collecting pools of moisture. As their clients become more aware of mold, contractors have had to think twice about HVAC designs and mold growth.
The Media and Celebrities: Mold affects everyone, even if you’re famous. Stories about celebrities with mold have captured the interest of the public and have contributed to the general awareness of mold we have today. You may have heard stories about Ed McMahon, Erin Brokovich, and even Michael Jordan fleeing from their multi-million dollar mansions because mold has taken over their lives. These widely publicized stories have put mold on everyone’s radar, for better or worse.
Environmental Protection Agency: The EPA is one of the good guys in this drama since they are interested in protecting your quality of life by safeguarding the environment. However, they are often conflicted with mold remediation companies who sometimes use chemicals to kill mold which are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. Some moldicides and especially ozone generators that mold remediators use are at odds with the EPA. Fortunately, some mold remediation methods, such as the naturally-occurring TM-100 enzyme, are perfectly safe for the environment.
In the midst of the drama, chaos, and conflict surrounding mold, my company, Guardian Preservation Serviceshas proven to be a trusted and reliable source for expertise, experience, and knowledge. We offer mold inspection and remediaton services that utilize breakthrough technology that effectively kills mold while keeping the environment safe.
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