I disagreeWitholding mold sampling results/ was Whistleblower Protection....

July 9, 2007

I have to respectfully disagree with you on this. I am an IAQ

Consultant. I perform all the usual inspections and tests that I am

sure you are familiar with, and I also use a certified Mold Detection

K9 that has proven her ability repeatedly to

>

> The withholding and concealment of mold sampling results placing

occupants

> at risk is an ongoing issue affecting many experiencing illness due to

> exposure. This occurs where often the responsibility for the mold

problem lay with

> others such as with landlords, HOAs, contractors and employers.

>

> I had brought this very issue up in regard to residential

occupants on the

> discussion group for IEQ where a number of environmental consultants

> participated in this thread. It is my belief that the common

practice of withholding

> of mold sampling results should be made illegal. This is

especially so

> since it involves the health and safety of individuals who may be

dependent upon

> disclosure of those very test results in order to seek out appropriate

> medical care and or take specific precautions to protect themselves

and or their

> children or others as well. As a healthcare practitioner I do not

know of any

> other situation where the withholding of test results that

routinely places

> individuals at risk is not only tolerated, but accepted practice as

it is for

> those that work in the IAQ industry and or their employer clients.

All too

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