| Document ID (ISN) | 58406 |
| CIS number |
92-1307 |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Title |
Environmental hazards in your school: A resource handbook |
| Bibliographic information |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington D.C. 20460, USA, Oct. 1990. 69p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
The specific environmental hazards discussed in-depth in this booklet are asbestos, indoor air quality, radon, lead in drinking water and other contaminants in school-operated water systems. Adverse effects of the hazards are outlined along with methods of risk reduction, assistance available and relevant legislation. Other concerns briefly discussed include underground storage tanks, recycling efforts, pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls. A list of contacts is also provided. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; radon; lead; environmental pollution; pollution control; educational institutions; asbestos |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
polychlorinated biphenyls; pesticides; storage tanks; water pollution; atmospheric pollution; drinking water; legislation; manuals |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Environmental pollution
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Lead and compounds
Teaching and educational institutions
Pollution control
Radon
Environmental pollution
Asbestos
|
