Supporting school nurses
Supporting school nurses
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February 7, 2014
School nurses’ responsibilities
School nurses' responsibilities can spill to all staff
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February 7, 2014
Understanding PEOSH noise standard limits
The PEOSH Noise Standard
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January 10, 2014
Reducing noise in schools
Reducing noise in schools
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January 9, 2014
*These data were calculated by facility management and sent to the US Environment Protection Agency.
Be prepared for chemical emergencies
One year ago, a train derailed from a bridge, and a cloud of highly toxic, vinyl chloride spread through the town of Paulsboro in Gloucester County. Nearly 700 residents were…
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December 1, 2013
Protection Crucial for Custodians
Local association teamwork saves the day At Cherry Hill High School East, a water leak left unattended for the summer caused extensive mold growth in dozens of classrooms. In late…
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November 1, 2013
Before you ask for help
What to do when you have health and safety concerns Suppose you are suffering from headaches and sinus problems that seem to get worse during the work week, and better…
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October 1, 2013
Coalition seeks urgent school repair
Students at Trenton Central High School (TCHS) walked out on June 11, 2013, to protest dangerous and sickening conditions in the school, including rats in the cafeteria and leaking ceilings…
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September 28, 2013
Summer construction and renovations
Get involved now If your school district is planning to do renovations, post-Sandy repairs, or new construction over the summer, now is an excellent time for the local association to…
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June 1, 2013
Manage lab chemicals safely
Classroom demonstrations and student laboratory experiments must be handled carefully. To carry out such activities without shielding and other precautions can have serious consequences: in some instances students and teachers…
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May 1, 2013