HOW CAN I BE EXPOSED TO MOLD?

How mold effects me

 Mold Inspection Los Angeles

When moldy materials get damaged or moved, spores (reproductive bodies similar to seeds) can be released into the air. Exposure routes include:
• Inhalation of mold spores or mycotoxins;
• Direct skin contact with or inhalation of moldy materials, and
• Accidental ingestion.

HOW DOES MOLD GROW?
Mold spores grow under three conditions: humidity (licking water, condensation), temperature and poor air circulation. All molds need water and a food source to grow. Mold can grow almost anywhere there is water damage, high humidity, or dampness. In Los Angeles, most often, molds are confined to areas near the source of water. The removal the water source through repairs or dehumidification is critical to the prevention of mold growth. However, spores that spread through the air may remain dormant until conditions are right for growth.

WHO IS AT RISK?
Increased indoor mold concentrations can affect anyone in the house, but those who are most at risk are asthmatics, immune-suppressed individuals, people with allergies, and both old and young people. Renovation/demolition workers may be at a higher risk for exposure than the average person.
Facilities that have are threatened by the presence of hazardous mold include:

• Daycare facilities
• Schools (portables)
• Hospitals
• Retirement homes
• Recreation centres
• Office buildings
• Homes
• Water-damaged buildings

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About the author

Hello, Samuel Dixon with Common Sense Inspections Mold Inspection in Los Angeles has been awarded the Council­ certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) designation by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). This prestigious, board ­awarded certification recognizes Dixon’s knowledge and field experience in indoor environmental investigation and consulting. To earn the CIEC designation, Samuel passed a rigorous examination based on respected industry texts. He then submitted documented, verifiable field experience to a board of peers, earning a unanimous vote of approval. To maintain the CIEC designation, Samuel will remain active in the field and complete 40 hours of professional development activities within the next two years. Samuel is now listed in the ACAC certificant database at www.acac.org, along with more than 2,800 ACAC certificants around the world. The database can be searched by name, company or zip code and represents a continuously updated roster of experienced indoor environmental professionals. The CIEC designation is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), both nationally recognized third­ party accreditation bodies. For more information, visit www.acac.org.