CASLE executive toured the new Horton School in November of 1998, and were very impressed. This is an exceptional facility that can make all those involved proud of their accomplishment. In the spirit of learning from all that we do, CASLE offered to provide our impressions from an Indoor Environment Quality… read more →
Updated: 26/01/2009 CASLE once fostered the installation of ECO classrooms in schools. In recent years, in Nova Scotia at least, the Department of Education has focused on providing healthy schools for all students. This is based on the belief that all students and staff deserve healthy schools, not just… read more →
The “Sleeping Giant” and other schools
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The “Sleeping Giant” and other schools (Published in the Fall 1999 UPdate magazine, NSAEHA) by K. Robinson
Toxic Education Handout
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Chemical Management Considerations for School Districts School District Policies and Procedures Purchasing School Districts should consider creating a purchasing policy for chemicals and products containing chemicals. Schools should consider creating an approved chemicals and products list, based on less toxic or non-toxic alternatives to make implementation and enforcement easier. School… read more →
Teachers: Short Term Actions For Reducing Chemical Hazards and Improving Chemical Management Learn about chemical hazards Learn about any requirements for handling chemicals: Federal (e.g. OSHA HazCom, Chem RTK, EPA hazardous waste disposal) State Local (e.g. building or fire code) District Build awareness about the issue with others in the… read more →
HealthyStuff.org have released the largest-ever study of harmful chemicals in flooring materials. They report that vinyl building materials like flooring and wallpaper often contain unacceptable levels of chemicals, lead and cadmium. Phthalates are hazardous chemicals used to soften PVC products. A 2008 European study found an association between concentrations of phthalates… read more →
Halifax West High School Community Group’s Report to the Halifax West Environment Action Team: April 7, 2000 Re: Walk through at Halifax West High School When I make presentations on school IEQ (Indoor Environment Quality) with CASLE we usually talk about specific technical points like source control, products, healthy practices,… read more →
(NSAEHA UPdate, cover story. Winter 2001) Once upon a time there was a sick school. Teachers were sick. Students were sick. Experts were called in to look at the school. They scratched their heads. They were concerned. They did some work, but no one believed the school was very sick.… read more →
Citizens for A Safe Learning Environment 287 Lacewood Drive, Unit 103, Suite 178 Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3M The following presentation is included to give perspective. It was one of the first given to Nova Scotia government departments by CASLE. The minutes of this meeting were circulated on Department of Labour letterhead. This… read more →