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