Preparation and follow up By Dorothy Wigmore Be prepared. It’s not just a slogan for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. It applies to union members doing school health and safety…
It’s time for ergonomic fixes By Dorothy Wigmore Lifting small amounts or one heavy thing. On your feet a lot. Using a computer. Dealing with sudden movements by special needs…
By Dorothy Wigmore Many forms of violence in New Jersey schools—and elsewhere—seem to be getting worse. Reported bullying, bias and hate speech numbers are climbing in the state, especially affecting…
Talking climate breakdown in schools By Dorothy Wigmore “We are teetering on a planetary tight rope,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned the world in late October, referring to his…
Wildfires are burning in many locations across New Jersey and drought conditions make it likely that more could begin. Smoke from wildfires can severely impact air quality, creating unhealthy conditions,…
By Allen Barkkume and Debra Coyle This issue of the Health and Safety column covers some perennial hazards and resources that we have written about in the NJEA Review over…
We need something nontoxic! By Dorothy Wigmore Feeling woozy when using something at work? Got a headache or skin rash afterward? Maybe some breathing problems or reactions? Just wondering what’s…
Check out these tools for tackling them By Dorothy Wigmore There’s lots to do as the school year starts. Health and safety tools could be on your list. You likely…
By Dorothy Wigmore Want to start a conversation about health and safety? Find out if members have aches and pains or are getting hurt or sick? Look for patterns of…
Reviewing key sources and common pollutants By Zarin Hussain, MPH (c) and Derek G. Shendell, D. Env., MPH Why is this topic important? There are many environmental health and…