The ‘Napo for Teachers’ initiative EU-OSHA helps primary school teachers to bring safety and health into the classroom Article published on 29 September 2012 The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), together with the Napo Consortium, is presenting a new project aimed at promoting basic health and… read more →
Based on the acclaimed book by ecologist and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D., Living Downstream is an eloquent and cinematic documentary film. At once Sandra s personal journey and her scientific exploration, Living Downstream is a powerful reminder of the intimate connection between the health of our bodies and the health of our air,… read more →
Environment and Health: Focus on Schools
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PowerPoint presentation prepared by Karen Robinson Enviro-Health Consulting and President of CASLE (Canadians for A Safe Learning Environment) September 5, 2012
The Annual, National HEALTHY SCHOOLS DAY in CANADA – Journée des écoles saines du Canada is in April each year Want to take part? Need a few ideas to get you started? Plan ahead. IDEAS for Healthy Schools Day Projects Train school principals in Indoor Air Quality issues and appropriate action.… read more →
There is increasing evidence that exposure to environmental health risks before conception, before birth, and in early childhood can lead to various developmental problems and chronic diseases such as asthma. There is also evidence that early prevention, can help reduce these risks. Teaching young people about how to prevent these… read more →
(Updated 2008) These are suggestions to help provide safe and healthy learning environments for the children of Nova Scotia, but much can be valuable to other jurisdictions. These suggestions are intended for information purposes only and do not guarantee that changes will be made within your child’s school. 1. Discuss… read more →
“We Can’t Give Up. It’S Too Important.” Health And Safety Stories From Canadian And U.S. Schools – Dorothy Wigmore
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In Nova Scotia, every workplace is required to have a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) whose primary function is to protect the health and safety of the workers. Schools are no exception. These committees are answerable directly to the Department of Labour, not the Department of Education or… read more →
Effectively Addressing School Indoor Environment Quality Incidents 2009 When teachers or students (or their parents) complain that something about their school building is making them feel unwell the challenges are many. Most noticeable is the gap between current workplace industrial exposure standards and what is needed to protect more vulnerable… read more →
(Updated 2008) Some students such as those with allergies, respiratory illnesses and environmental sensitivities, may need special allowances made for them to remain healthy while in school and reach their academic potential. The following are some general suggestions, however individuals’ needs may vary. Check for any source of pollution in… read more →