By Dorothy Wigmore It’s hard to ignore the heat-related warnings about the climate emergency in New Jersey: The 2025 New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change said the state…
By Dorothy Wigmore The sounds of socializing Since early February, things have been different in Linda Kramer’s school. “The students are even more engaged as they walk through the hallways,”…
Health and safety committees need information to function. Information itself is not power, it’s easier to get, and use, with union power. Some information comes from employers’ records of health…
By Dorothy Wigmore Long COVID is real: What can be done? It’s debilitating staff and students alike, among others. It’s a mish-mash of symptoms and diseases that too often are…
By Dorothy Wigmore New Jersey has many old school buildings. When districts decide to renovate or upgrade them, it’s time for NJEA members to ask about asbestos hazards. That’s a…
By Dorothy Wigmore We all use them, usually several times a day. They should be clean, free of “bugs,” well-ventilated, free of hazards, accessible to all—and working. Too often, they’re…
Tackling odors and invisible hazards at work By Dorothy Wigmore and Derek Shendell Something stinks when you walk into school or your classroom, get on the school bus or go…
Resources for tackling health and safety hazards By Dorothy Wigmore Now that the school year has started, health and safety topics come to the fore. Wondering about health or…
Time for action on school test results By Dorothy Wigmore What’s on your to-do list for the new school year? Consider checking your district’s lead in drinking water test…
Occupational hazards for school bus drivers By Brianna Boyd, CHES, MPH (c), Derek G. Shendell, D.Env., MPH and Koshy Koshy, Ph.D. School bus drivers play a vital role in safely…