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Environmental Health In Childcare Facilities
Prepared by: Joseph T. Ponessa, Ph.DRutgers Cooperative Extension
Copyright 2001 Rutgers Cooperative Extension
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ObjectivesWhy be concerned?
Compared to adults- Kids are more
sensitive to pollutants
Per body weight, kids eat, breathe more
Toxins can disrupt important developmental steps
Today’s goals: Discuss pollutants:
Sources; Testing; Health effects Easy ways to fix
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Tobacco Smoke Don’t smoke Take it outside Never smoke
around kids
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Combustion Products What are
combustion products?
Stove: - Don’t use stove as a heater !
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Combustion products(Cont’d) Furnace Service yearly,
Use CO Detector
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Combustion Products,Space Heaters –Fuel Fired
Burn hazard Fire hazard Pollution hazard SUMMARY: Use smoke, CO
Detector Check furnace yearly Use stove properly Avoid space heaters
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Lead Poisoning
Sources: Old paint Contaminated
outdoor soils Many other
sources
Health Effects:High doses; Organ damage Convulsions, deathLow doses; Delayed
development Learning disorders
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Lead, Old Paint Indoors
Fix peeling paint- Do not dry scrape or dry sand!
Use damp method to mop, dust. Wash kids’ hands!
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Lead, Old Paint- Outdoors
Cover bare soil (grass)
Use doormat
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Asthma What is asthma?
Learn signs of attack. Follow parent’s instructions
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Strained Breathing In Asthma
Symptoms: Wheezing Coughing Prominent
neck muscles
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Some Asthma Triggers Dust Dust mites Roaches Animal dander
(Pets – dogs, cats, gerbils)
Animal waste (rodents)
Particles (smoke) Mold Exercise Excitement,
emotions Heat, cold Flu, colds
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Asthma AttacksWhat to Do
For mild attacks: Provide
medication (Bronchodilators) according to parent/doctor instructions
For severe attacks: Breathing hard, fast Nose opens wide Neck muscles show Fingernails gray, blue Medicine doesn’t help
CALL 911 Get help right away!
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Mold: Caused by
moisture problems. Solve these. Kill mold with
dilute bleach. Large areas may
cause serious health problems. Get professional help.
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Cleaning Products Read labels, follow
directions. Don’t use more than
necessary. Clean when kids
are not present Don’t overuse disinfectants
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Pesticides Read labels, follow
directions. Don’t use more
than necessary. Think about other
ways to control pests. (Integrated Pest Management- IPM)
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Radon Do radon test Fix high levels
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Creating a Healthy Environment for your Family
Joseph T.Ponessa, Ph.D.Rutgers Cooperative Extension
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