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GSE ADVISOR

Hazardous chemicals present potential physical and/or health threats to teachers, students and other district staff. While school laboratories typically use small quantities of hazardous chemicals, the wide range of chemicals includes acutely toxic, carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and reproductive hazards, as well as chemicals that are reactive, corrosive, flammable or have other hazardous properties.

 

Hazardous chemicals present potential physical and/or health threats to teachers, students and other district staff. While school laboratories typically use small quantities of hazardous chemicals, the wide range of chemicals includes acutely toxic, carcinogenic (cancer causing) and reproductive hazards, as well as chemicals that are reactive, corrosive, flammable or have other hazardous properties. The teachers and students who directly handle these chemicals will be back at school soon.
 

According to the New Jersey Department of Education, testing of lead in drinking water must be completed after the replacement of any drinking water outlets or alteration to plumbing that may affect lead levels at the outlet.

Recent news reports describe the increasing threat of fungal diseases that may become much worse in an environment that is becoming warmer and wetter. Globally, about 1.5 million people die from fungal infections each year, with few working treatments available. In the U.S., the CDC estimates that more than 75,000 people are hospitalized annually for fungal infections and about 8.9 million people seek outpatient care. 

 

Legionella contamination can be a serious issue after a building shutdown. Read on to learn more.

Here Comes Summer!

Great for that beach vacation, but what’s happening in your buildings while you’re gone?

New GHGMR Rules In Effect

 

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has recently issued new rules, which include greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting (GHGMR) requirements. The NJDEP issued an email blast to affected facilities (or at least those they felt were affected), but it is becoming apparent that not all facilities are aware of these new requirements. Read on to learn more.

 

How much do you know about mold? Find out by reviewing our frequently asked questions during mold awareness month.

An Important Tool to Improve Ventilation for Safe
Re-Opening of Schools in 2021
 
OSHA and the CDC’s key mitigation strategies are essential to the safe delivery of in-person instruction and to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus transmission in schools: 
 

We enter 2021 with renewed hope for a healthier and safer new year for everyone. 2020 was truly a year to forget! We hope you had a great holiday season and are prepared to face 2021 with positive energy.

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