One year ago, a train derailed from a bridge, and a cloud of highly toxic, vinyl chloride spread through the town of Paulsboro in Gloucester County. Nearly 700 residents were…
Local association teamwork saves the day At Cherry Hill High School East, a water leak left unattended for the summer caused extensive mold growth in dozens of classrooms. In late…
What to do when you have health and safety concerns Suppose you are suffering from headaches and sinus problems that seem to get worse during the work week, and better…
Students at Trenton Central High School (TCHS) walked out on June 11, 2013, to protest dangerous and sickening conditions in the school, including rats in the cafeteria and leaking ceilings…
Get involved now If your school district is planning to do renovations, post-Sandy repairs, or new construction over the summer, now is an excellent time for the local association to…
Classroom demonstrations and student laboratory experiments must be handled carefully. To carry out such activities without shielding and other precautions can have serious consequences: in some instances students and teachers…
Outside air is especially important when it's hot Outside air and good air circulation are always crucial for air quality in the classroom, never more than when it's hot. Many…
What can your local association test? There are a lot of possible indoor pollutants in school buildings, including asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, fiberglass, radon, mold, bacteria, combustion products from vehicle exhaust…
Published in the January 2013 NJEA Reporter Mold concernsMaintenance and custodial staff may be involved in cleaning up after damage from flood waters. More than likely, mold is the primary…
Even 40 degrees can be dangerous Serious consequences of cold stress, including hypothermia, frostbite, and trench foot, can occur at surprisingly moderate temperatures. Custodians, maintenance workers, teachers and other staff…