Environmental Issues and Risk Management
Document Downloads:
- Impact of IAQ on Student Performance and Health (9) (Adobe PDF) A case for comprehensive IAQ management in schools featuring scientific evidence on how better managing the school environment can improve academic performance. (From the EPA)
- Cost Study - Durable vs. Disposable Cafeteria Trays (4) (Adobe PDF) Compare the costs of different types of trays under various scenarios and get answers to questions about the short and long-term costs of each type of tray. (From Snohomish County, WA)
- Customizable Model - Durable vs. Disposable Cafeteria Trays (6) (Excel) Enter your custom data to calculate and compare the cost of durable and disposable cafeteria trays. (From Snohomish County, WA)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Downloads:
- Bed Bug Checklist for Residence Halls (4) (Adobe PDF) Guidelines and actions that should be taken to prevent bed bugs, perform inspections, and eliminate infestations. (From University of Florida)
- IPM Coordinator Job Description (0) (Adobe PDF) Oversees and coordinates pest management program, maintains policies, manages pest issues, and coordinates with internal staff and external pesticide applicators. (From Blank ISD, TX)
- IPM Non-Commercial Applicator Job Description (0) (Adobe PDF) Works with IPM Coordinator to oversee daily pest management needs, document inspections and treatments, and work with outside pest control contractors. (From Blank ISD, TX)
- IPM Fiscal Analysis (6) (Adobe PDF) A list of questions to ask when evaluating the annual cost of your pest management program. (From Monroe County Community Schools Corporation, IN)
- Annual Integrated Pest Management Deep Cleaning Guidelines (14) (Adobe PDF) Detailed guidelines for effectively cleaning floors, furniture, restrooms, kitchens and more as part of an IPM program.
- IPM - Head Lice Fact Sheet (7) (Adobe PDF) Learn the facts and FAQs about identifying and eliminating head lice as part of an IPM program. (From EnviroSafe)
Green, Sustainable and Healthy Facilities Downloads:
- Sustainability Handbook for Schools (11) (Adobe PDF) A road map for implementing a comprehensive range of both operational and academic environmental initiatives in your learning community, including energy, water, waste and more. (From The Academy for Global Citizenship, IL)
- Wellness Policy (3) (Adobe PDF) A model to provide the tools, education and opportunities to achieve a high quality of life and total student wellness of mind, body and spirit. (From The Academy for Global Citizenship, IL)
- Green Ribbon Schools Program - Award Fact Sheet (5) (Adobe PDF) Details on the purpose and goals of the award, as well as how schools can apply.
- Carbon Dioxide Emissions Calculator (1) (MS Excel) Calculator – add your electric and natural gas usage costs to calculate your CO2 Emissions.
Bleacher Safety Downloads:
- Detailed Bleacher Inspection Survey (34) (Excel) Detailed, point by point checklist of each component of the bleacher system that should be examined in a comprehensive inspection and maintenance assessment. (From Hussey Seating Company)
- Bleacher Inspection List (30) (Adobe PDF) Key points that should be covered in a comprehensive and detailed bleacher inspection program. (From Hussey Seating Company)
Chemical Safety Downloads:
- Chemical Hygiene Plan for Laboratory Safety (1) (Adobe PDF) Guidelines for the safe operation of the science laboratories for students, faculty and staff, which also promote a culture of safety. (From Lansing Community College, MI)
- Preventing Chemical Spills (46) (Adobe PDF) Simple, common-sense approaches to prevent chemical spills and reduce their impact in storage rooms, prep areas, and labs. (From Flinn Scientific, Inc.)
- Chemical Spill Control (40) (Adobe PDF) How to prevent chemical spills, make sure proper safety equipment is available to contain and control spills, and procedures to use in case of a spill. (From Flinn Scientific, Inc.)
- Chemical Disposal Procedures (50) (Adobe PDF) How to minimize the amount of hazardous waste and dispose of wastes in a way that safeguards human health, protects the environment, and complies with all relevant environmental laws and regulations. (From Flinn Scientific, Inc.)
Links:
US Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov
School Environment
This is the main website of the EPA whose mission is to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment (air, water and land) upon which life depends. The EPA works with other federal agencies, state and local governments and Indian tribes to develop and enforce regulations under existing environmental laws.
National Recreation and Park Association
http://www.nrpa.org
There are an estimated 200,000 playground related injuries reported yearly. NRPA’s Playrground Safety Institute is a must for staff from park and recreation agencies, school districts, child care facilities, health departments, landscape architects, playground manufacturers, installers or contractors, insurance firms, consumers and others responsible for play-equipment areas or playgrounds.
Webcasts:
Watch “Best Practices In Playground Safety and Maintenance” Webinar hosted by Roger Young with David Parker and Beth Wickline of the NRPA
Download the Presentation
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