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Safe and Healthy School Environments by Robert J. Geller (2006, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195179471

ISBN-139780195179477

eBay Product ID (ePID)48630034

Product Key Features

Number of Pages480 Pages

Publication NameSafe and Healthy School Environments

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

SubjectEnvironmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Public Health, Administration / General, General, Industries / Food Industry

TypeTextbook

AuthorRobert J. Geller

Subject AreaEducation, Science, Business & Economics, Medical

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight35.3 Oz

Item Length7.3 in

Item Width10 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2005-025173

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"I liked this book a lot...The book provides remedies that can be attempted in districts where budgets are quite limited or in cases where so-called portable classrooms have become fixtures."--Doody's"I liked this book a lot...The book provides remedies that can be attempted in districts where budgets are quite limited or in cases where so-called portable classrooms have become fixtures."--Doody's, I like this book a lot...[it] provides remedies that can be attempted in districts where budgets are quite limited or in cases where so-called portable classrooms have become fixtures., "I liked this book a lot...The book provides remedies that can be attempted in districts where budgets are quite limited or in cases where so-called portable classrooms have become fixtures."--Doody's

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal371.71

Table Of ContentContributorsAcknowledgments1. Introduction: Safe and Healthy School EnvironmentsTHE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE SCHOOL2. Crowding, Class Size and School Size3. Lighting4. Noise5. Temperature and Humidity6. Ergonomics for Students and Staff7. Animal Safety8. Playgrounds9. Injury PreventionAIR QUALITY IN SCHOOLS10. Indoor Air Quality11. Mold12. Ambient Air PollutionTOXIC HAZARDS IN SCHOOLS13. Pest Control14. Cleaning Materials and Methods15. Chemical Exposures In and Out of the ClassroomNUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY16. Food Safety17. Nutrition at School: Creating a Healthy Food Environment18. Safe and Healthy Sports EnvironmentsVIOLENCE AND DISASTERS19. Crime and Violence Prevention Through Environmental Design20. Emergency ManagementTRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL21. Safe School Travel22. Healthy School Travel: Walking and BicyclingMANAGING FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS23. High Performance School Buildings24. The Economics of Safe and Healthy Schools25. Evaluating the School Environment26. Children and Adults with DisabilitiesHEALTH SERVICES IN SCHOOLS: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASPECTS27. Health Services at School: Environmental Considerations28. Care of Asthmatic and Allergic Students29. Infectious Disease in Schools: Prevention and Control30. Occupational Health Safety for Faculty and Staff

SynopsisMillions of children and adults across the nation spend their days in school buildings, and they need safe, healthy environments to thrive, learn, and succeed. This book explores the school environment using the methods and perspectives of environmental health science. Though environmental healht has long been understood to be an important factor in workplaces, homes, and communities, this is the first book to address the same basic concerns in schools. Theeditors are physicians and educators trained in pediatrics, occupational and environmental medicine, and medical toxicology, and the authors are experts in their fields drawn from across the United Statesand abroad. Each section of the book addresses a different concern facing schools today. In the first six sections, the various aspects of the school environment are examined. Chapters include the physical environment of the school, air quality issues, pest control, cleaning methods, food safety, safe designs of playgrounds and sports fields, crime and violence prevention, and transportation. In the last two sections, recommendations are made for school administrators on how to maximize thehealth of their schools. Appropriately evaluating the school environment, implementing strategies to address children and adults with disabilities, emphasizing health services, infectious diseaseprevention and recognition, and occupational health for faculty and staff are all addressed. The entire book is evidence-based, readable, generously illustrated, and practical. An indispensable resource for parents, school staff, administrators, government officials, and health professionals, this book is for anyone who cares about the health of our schools., Millions of children and adults spend their days in school buildings, and they need safe, healthy environments in which to learn and thrive. This unique book explores the school environment using the methods of environmental health science. In 30 evidence-based, readable, generously illustrated, and practical chapters, it cover all aspects of the school environment, including air quality, toxic hazards, food, physical activity, violence, transportation, disasterpreparedness, health services, and program management., Millions of children and adults across the nation spend their days in school buildings, and they need safe, healthy environments to thrive, learn, and succeed. This book explores the school environment using the methods and perspectives of environmental health science. Though environmental healht has long been understood to be an important factor in workplaces, homes, and communities, this is the first book to address the same basic concerns in schools. The editors are physicians and educators trained in pediatrics, occupational and environmental medicine, and medical toxicology, and the authors are experts in their fields drawn from across the United States and abroad. Each section of the book addresses a different concern facing schools today. In the first six sections, the various aspects of the school environment are examined. Chapters include the physical environment of the school, air quality issues, pest control, cleaning methods, food safety, safe designs of playgrounds and sports fields, crime and violence prevention, and transportation. In the last two sections, recommendations are made for school administrators on how to maximize the health of their schools. Appropriately evaluating the school environment, implementing strategies to address children and adults with disabilities, emphasizing health services, infectious disease prevention and recognition, and occupational health for faculty and staff are all addressed. The entire book is evidence-based, readable, generously illustrated, and practical. An indispensable resource for parents, school staff, administrators, government officials, and health professionals, this book is for anyone who cares about the health of our schools.

LC Classification NumberLB3409.U5S23 2006