Science lab fires disastrous but preventable
Science lab fires — disastrous but preventable
Science lab fires — disastrous but preventable
Classroom teachers and paraprofessionals may be exposed to a whole catalog of health and safety hazards from asbestos to poor ventilation. They need to be aware of best practice solutions,…
Minimize health risks from electronic devices
Don’t allow districts to ignore lead paint
Published in the May 2016 NJEA Review by Adrienne Markowitz and Eileen Senn Media coverage in the past year of the debacle in Flint, Michigan dramatically raised national awareness about lead…
Districts fail to keep track of asbestos despite law
Get the mold out but say “no” to air sampling
Published in the January 2016 NJEA Review by Adrienne Markowitz and Eileen Senn As the school year reaches the halfway mark, it is the perfect time for local associations to…
BY ADRIENNE MARKOWITZ AND EILEEN SENN A clerical worker develops carpal tunnel syndrome; a custodian a back injury; a shop instructor lead poisoning; a science teacher chemical burns; a physical…
Safeguarding custodians promotes school safety and health