Ohio

Featured Ohio Resources:

EPA Region 5 - Pollution Prevention Toolbox
Contains tools for helping teachers integrate Pollution Prevention into the classroom.
Source: EPA Region 5 - Pesticides and Toxics Office
http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/toolbox.htm

EPA Guide to Protecting Children's Health in Schools
Software tool developed by EPA Region 5 and Purdue University provides information on hazards found in schools, inlcuding a virtual tour of a school, the potential effects of those hazards on children's health, planning tools, case studies, and lnks to resources to help schools prevent and fix environmental problems.
Source: EPA Region 5 & Purdue University
http://www.epa.gov/seahome/child.html

EPA Regional and State Asbestos Contacts
List of asbestos contacts in the EPA Regional Offices and the States.
Source: EPA - Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/regioncontact.html

Ohio Mercury Awareness for School Teachers
There have been several incidents involving mercury spilled in schools, school buses, or school property that cause alarm and require cleanup. Sometimes mercury comes from inside the school, and sometimes mercury is brought into the school from the community. Mercury that is spilled or spread through a school creates an immediate health issue, and may require expensive cleanup and monitoring.
Source: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Pollution Prevention
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/opp/schoolt1.pdf

Ohio Mercury Spill Fact Sheet for Schools
Fact sheet from the Ohio Department of Health answering questions such as: What Is Mercury? How Is Mercury Used? Why Should I Care About Mercury Spills? How Does Mercury Get Into My Body? How Can I Prevent Mercury Spills? What Can I Do If There Is A Mercury Spill? Who Should I Call For Cleanup Advice?
Source: Ohio Department of Health - Health Assessment Section
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/opp/merc_school_FS.html