Reducing the Risk of Chemical Exposures in Schools

In the past five years, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has completed several different activities aimed at reducing the risk of chemical spills and exposures in schools, including chemical collections, training workshops, and a mercury needs assessment. IDPH found that many schools...

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Published in:Journal of environmental health 2004-12, Vol.67 (5), p.9-13
Main Authors: Davis, Jennifer A., Runkle, Kenny D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accident Prevention
Chemical hazards
Chemical spills
Chemicals
Elementary schools
Environmental agencies
Environmental aspects
Environmental education
Environmental Exposure
Environmental health
Hazardous Substances
Health aspects
Health Education
Health hazards
Health Promotion
High schools
Humans
Illinois
Mercury
Mercury poisoning
Middle schools
Needs assessment
Pilot projects
Public health
Risk Assessment
Risk exposure
Schools
Teachers
United States
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Summary:In the past five years, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has completed several different activities aimed at reducing the risk of chemical spills and exposures in schools, including chemical collections, training workshops, and a mercury needs assessment. IDPH found that many schools store and use hazardous chemicals in ways that increase the risk of accidents and exposures. As a result of these activities and findings, IDPH developed strategies for educating teachers and drafted recommendations for schools.
ISSN:0022-0892