title: Reducing the risk of chemical exposures in schools.
abstract: In the past five years, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has completed several different aativities aimed at reducing the risk of chemical spills and exposures in schools, including chemical collections, training workshops, and a mercury needs assessment. IDP found that many schools store and use hazardous chemicals in ways that increase the risk of accidents and exposures. As a result of these activities and findings, IDPH developed strategies for educating teachers and drafted recommendations for schools.
authors.affiliation: Illinois Department of Public Health, Springfield 62761, USA. jdavis1@idph.state.il.us
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Kenny D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Runkle
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D008628:Mercury; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012574:Schools
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances; D008628:Mercury