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Welcome
Ken Armstrong, Program Administrator, Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County. [speaker details] |
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Protecting Children’s Environmental Health
Steven G. Gilbert, Ph.D., D.A.B.T., Director and Founder of the Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders (INND). [speaker details] |
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This overview focused on why children are especially susceptible to environmental health risks and how some of these risks may be present in school buildings as a result of maintenance and cleaning practices (PowerPoint presentation).
The Health Effects of Common Chemicals (interactive poster, pdf) |
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Indoor Air Quality
Dave Blake, Indoor Air Specialist, Northwest Clean Air Agency. [speaker details]
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Using visual examples and case studies, Dave Blake discussed the steps involved in an IAQ walk-through evaluation, common problems that emerge, and practical solutions districts can take to remedy problems typically encountered. He also presented recent asthma statistics and methods of asthma trigger control in school environments. Website: www.nwcleanair.org/aqPrograms/indoorAir.htm |
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Healthier Approaches to Maintenance and Cleaning
Panel members discussed what schools can do to incorporate healthier maintenance and cleaning practices without additional staff or funding. Speakers brought their extensive experience to this discussion of innovative and safe cleaning techniques, essential elements of an indoor environmental program, and environmentally friendly purchasing options. |
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| Gary Jefferis, Director of Maintenance and Operations, Everett School District. [speaker details] |
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This account describes how the Everett School District addressed a mystifying environmental problem at one of its schools and describes how it went on to establish a successful management structure to avoid such problems in the future. PowerPoint Presentation
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| Colin MacRae, Environmental and Safety Coordinator, Bellevue School District. [speaker details] |
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When school personnel reported reoccurring health problems, Colin MacRae began investigating environmental issues associated with carpets in school buildings. He researched safe cleaning techniques and developed tests to determine hazards that might be contained in carpets. The Bellevue School District has implemented innovative green carpet-cleaning practices applying his research. |
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| Eric Nelson, Environmental Purchasing Coordinator, King County. [speaker details] |
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Mr. Nelson discussed King County’s progress toward a “green cleaning” contract. Website: www.metrokc.gov/procure/green/ |
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Managing Pests Without Hazardous Pesticides
Panel members discussed what schools can do to incorporate healthier maintenance and cleaning practices without additional staff or funding. Speakers brought their extensive experience to this discussion of innovative and safe cleaning techniques, essential elements of an indoor environmental program, and environmentally friendly purchasing options. |
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| Mike Currie, Facilities Director, Bainbridge Island School District. [speaker details] |
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Integrated vegetation and pest management policy. Web site: http://www.bainbridge.wednet.edu/policies2/6000%20Reg%20Word/P6522
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Management%20June%2014%202001.htm
Integrated Pest Management and Policy 6520: Hazardous Materials. Web site: www.bainbridge.wednet.edu/policies2/6000 Reg Word/Policy 6522
Integrated Vegetation and Pest Management June 14 2001.htm
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Liesl Zappler, Gardener, Seattle School District. [speaker details] |
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| Lisa Niehaus, Health and Environmental Investigator, Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County. [speaker details] |
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IPM Resources (pdf handout) |
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King County Green Schools Program
This brief overview described the steps toward becoming a King County Green School. The Green Schools Program helps schools and school districts to initiate or expand conservation practices and reduce related costs, increase awareness of conservation strategies among administrators, staff, students and parents, and receive recognition as stewards of the environment. |
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| Dale Alekel, Project Manager, King County Solid Waste Division. [speaker details] |
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A brief overview of the assistance available to schools and school districts through the county’s Green Schools Program and some examples of success stories. Web site: www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/greenschools/index.asp |
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Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool (HealthySEAT)
Pam Emerson, Children’s Environmental Health and Environmental Education Coordinator, US EPA Region 10. [speaker details] |
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The EPA has developed a unique software tool to help school districts evaluate and manage their school facilities for key environmental, safety and health issues. The new computer software is now available for school districts to customize and use for voluntary self-assessments of their facilities and to track and manage information on environmental conditions school by school.
Website: www.epa.gov/schools/healthyseat/ |
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Closing Remarks
Ken Armstrong, Program Administrator, Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County. [speaker details] |
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