School Indoor Air Quality may be a cause of health symptoms and learning difficulties. This article will use the term IEQ, or Indoor Environment Quality, rather than IAQ, Indoor Air Quality, because related aspects of the indoor environment can impact health and well-being. Individual concerns: A child who is anaphylactic… read more →
Choosing cleaning and maintenance materials is not the same as it once was. Cost effectiveness, availability, WHMIS control, and performance are no longer the only important factors. Research on health impacts from cleaning materials tells us to include new health and environment factors. The good news is, industry is responding with… read more →
The US EPA recognizes that indoor air pollution can be 10 to 100 times as polluted as outdoor air, even when compared to a smoggy Los Angeles day. Where does this pollution come from? From many sources including, but not exclusive to:
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. There are other, and sometimes unexpected, incidents and conditions that are not covered here. However, these plus a raised general awareness should help foster a healthful school environment for all.
If you are wondering “Where do I start?”, then this is the must have collection for you. The articles below are the essential information sources you will need to get started to make your school a healthier place. Air Quality Testing Why children are more vulnerable Some less expensive ways… read more →
From www.HeadLice.Org Alternative Treatments: What the NPA Is Saying About Mayonnaise, Vaseline and Tea Tree Oil SAFETY WARNING: Oils may enhance absorption, therefore, avoid using oil treatments, or oil based hair dressings or conditioners immediately before and after applying pesticidal shampoos. Non-toxic remedies are obviously a preferred choice over pesticides… read more →
Cost Effectiveness of Healthy Buildings Healthy schools not only make children healthier, but more productive learners. Some people ask if it costs more to build healthy schools, but in Nova Scotia, new schools are routinely being completed on or under budget. Not only do they provide clear benefits, but building… read more →
Air Quality Testing and Other Challenges to Building Evaluations 2014 Air Quality Testing: CAUTION Air quality testing is one tool for determining possible contaminants in an indoor environmentWhen a school is suspected of having Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) problems, building occupants or the public often demand “testing” and want to see… read more →
History Carpets have qualities that we like to live with, such as sound dampening, slip prevention and just a softer place to sit on the floor. In lower elementary grades sitting on the floor is part of most days. It seemed like a good idea at the time.For many years… read more →