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…
Mold in the classroom. Water in the walls. In the Pine Hill school district, there was mold growing behind the cork board on the exterior wall of a middle school…
Eye and vision complaints are the most common complaints of computer users, found in up to 90 percent of users. The American Optometric Association coined the term "computer vision syndrome"…
Research over the past three decades has shown that workers who report high job demands, but low control, report the most symptoms of stress, and suffer the highest rate of…
Different pests, one approach: IPM Whether you're in an urban school where roaches and rodents are problems, or a rural school more concerned with weeds and dandelions on the grounds…
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is one of the most important determinants of the health of staff and students. Poor IAQ may include temperature and humidity extremes; airborne contaminants, such as…
Members of NJEA and other NEA affiliates across the nation are helping to build a national movement with parents and community allies to win funding to modernize school buildings. Their…
Chemical products may pervade information your school environment, often with labels that are incomplete or misleading about their ingredients and the health hazards they pose. Eight types of chemical exposures…