School Environmental Health
School Environmental Health Plan
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Asbestos
- Asbestos-containing building materials, regulations, inspection and abatement.
Asthma
- Asthma resources for schools.
Bloodborne Pathogens
- Protecting students and staff from the hazards of exposure to blood and other body fluids.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- Carbon monoxide leaks from appliances can cause poisoning. Detection is required in new construction and when installing boilers and water heaters (under fire and boiler codes).
Chemical Safety
- University of Minnesota Chemical Safety Day program.
Crumb Rubber Fields
- Information about the risks of exposure to crumb rubber used in synthetic turf playing fields.
Drinking Water
- Protecting drinking water quality in schools, child cares and head start programs. Educating teachers, parents, and students about drinking water.
Food Safety
- Food safety and sanitation, National School Lunch Program, food worker illness.
Green Cleaning
- Minimizing chemical hazards of cleaning products and practices.
Indoor Air Quality Plan
- Resources to develop an IAQ Management Plan.
Lead Paint
- Lead poisoning prevention, lead-safe remodeling, renovation and repair regulations.
Mold
- Investigating and remediating mold awareness.
Outdoor Air Quality
- Air quality index (AQI), air pollutants and health effects.
PCBs
- Managing PCBs in ballasts, small capacitors and caulk; guidance for responding to PCB leaks and spills.
Pesticides
- Controlling pests in and around schools may be necessary to protect children’s health.
Radon
- Radon testing, mitigation, reporting.
Recycling and Waste Reduction
- Educational, financial and technical resources to help schools reduce waste and recycle more.
Sustainable Construction
- Designing, building and operating higher performing schools.
UV Protection
- SunWise: sun safety for students and educators.
Vehicle Idling
- School bus retrofits and idle reduction.
Ventilation
- Optimizing fresh air in schools for student health and achievement.