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7/31/2019 Better Indoor Air Quality for Child Care Centers 1 Hour
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Better Indoor Air Quality forChild Care Centers
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What is Indoor Air Quality?
1. the temperature, humidity, ventilation, andchemical or biological contaminants of the airinside a building.
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Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air can be 5 times more polluted thanoutside air (in some cases 100 times)
Products used anywhere in the building affectall the occupants
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7 Principles to Make Indoor
Environments Healthy
Keep it:Dry
VentilatedMaintainedCleanClutter-freePest-freeContaminant-free
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What Affects Indoor Air Quality?
Office equipment (copiers, laminators)
Deferred maintenance (mold, water leaks)
Combustion products (tobacco smoke,carbon monoxide)
Radon
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What Affects Indoor Air Quality?
Cleaning products and processes
Pests and pesticides, pet dander
Scented products (perfumes, candles,
air fresheners, fragrances)
Other chemicals, aerosols
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Regulations Require
Protection from toxic substances
use of nontoxic art and play materials
Daily cleaning of the licensed space
No devices that diffuseairborne chemicals suchas anti-pest strips,air fresheners andaerosol sprays
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Regulations Require
Pest-free environment
Integrated pest managementprogram
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Children Are More Sensitive
Children are at greater risk than adultswhen exposed to toxins because They process toxins more slowly than adults
Their rapidly developing systems are moresensitive to the effects of toxins
They live and play close to theground where toxic residuescollect in air and dust
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Children and Toxins
Childhood exposures to chemicals in theenvironment are associated with*
Asthma Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism
Cancer
Learning disabilities Mental retardation
* In Harms Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development, Greater Boston Physicians for Social
Responsibility, 2000
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Cleaning for Health
Cleaning without adversely affecting the healthof the user, other building occupants and the
environment.
Health first!
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Why Switch to Green Cleaning?
Research tells us that frequent users ofconventional cleaning and disinfecting
products have Higher levels of occupational asthma
Their children may have a greater risk ofdeveloping asthma when exposed in utero
Studies of Health Impacts Associated with Cleaning ProductsInformed Green Solutions,http://www.informedgreensolutions.org/?q=
publications/studies-health-impacts-associated-cleaning-products
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Why Switch to Green Cleaning?
The Environmental Working Group tested 21 commonproducts used in California schools. They found:
457 chemicals were emitted into the air 6 known asthmagens
11 known, probable or possible cancer-causingagents and
Others endocrine disruptors-health effects are unknown
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Cleaning
ProductsAir
ContaminantsIngredients
DisclosedAsthmagens
DetectedCarcinogens
Detected
Comet
Disinfectant
Powder
Cleaner
146 6 1 7
FebreezeAir Effects
89 3 0 1
Simple
Green93 1 3 3
Pine-Sol
Cleaner
18 3 1 1
Citrus
Scrub 90
56 3 0 1
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Asthma
1 out of every 8 school-age child in VT has beendiagnosed with asthma
1 in 20 children has been hospitalized overnight for
asthma Childhood deaths due to asthma have tripled in the
past 15 years
Asthma costs society $56 billion per
year in medical and indirect costs*
Trends in Asthma Morbidity and Mortality:http://www.lungusa.org/atf/cf/{7A8D42C2-FCCA-4604-8ADE-7F5D5E762256}/ASTHMA1/PDF
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Asthma and Cleaning Products
Common asthmagens
Ammonia
Bleach (respiratory irritant) Disinfectant ingredients
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Fragrance ingredients
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
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Volatile Organic Compounds
A substance that evaporates (becomes avapor) or off-gases at room temperature.
Found in aerosol products, paints, cleaners,disinfectants, pesticides, new carpeting,gasoline, furniture, scented candles and otherscented products.
VOCs are also associated with cancer.
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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Common ingredients in conventional cleaningand pesticide products:
All-purpose cleaners Hand soaps
Floor care products
Fragrances Insect sprays
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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Girls are entering puberty earlier six years old
Birth defects in boys deformed genitals
Phthalates found in
plasticizers, vinyl,scented products,sealants etc.
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Routes of Exposure
Breathing Skin
Mouth Eyes & Nose
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Acute Health Effects
Eye, Nose, Throat Irritation
Nausea, Vomiting
Stomach Ache, Diarrhea Skin Irritation, Rash
Dizziness, Tremors, Muscle Weakness
Headaches
Blurred Vision
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Chronic Health Effects
Birth Defects
Cancer
Decreased Fertility Hormone Disruption
Immune System Damage
Mutation Nervous System Damage
Organ Damage
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Regulations Require A hospital-grade disinfectant for:
Hard surfaces
Bathrooms, door knobs, table tops, diaperingareas
A food-grade disinfectant for:
Mouthed toys, anything children may betouching frequently
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Disinfecting Issues
Links between disinfectants, superbugs andantibiotic resistance
Improper use of disinfectants
Use only where required by regulation or ifthere is an infectious disease
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Disinfecting Issues
Organism Kill Time
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 30 seconds
Mycobacterium tuberculosis(TB)
4 minutes
Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) 1 minute
Label Directions Spray 6-8 inches from surface untilsurface is thoroughly wet. Allow thisproduct to remain wet for contacttime listed. Then wipe. For heavily
soiled areas, a pre-cleaning isrequired.
Toxicity Signal Word CAUTION
HMIS Health Rating 0
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Consult the Label & EPAs Website
Listings of EPAs
registered
antimicrobial products for
specific diseases:http://www.epa.gov/oppad
001/chemregindex.htm
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Identifying Safer Products
Active Ingredients Signal Words:
DANGERPOISONWARNING
CAUTION
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Aviso
Precaucin
Peligro
Veneno del
Peligro
High lyhazardous
DANGERPOISON
DANGER
WARNING
Severe EyeDamage or
Sk in I r r i ta t ion
Sl ight lyhazardous
Moderate lyhazardous
Source: PSU Pesticide Education Program
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Identifying Safer Products
Disclose ALL ingredients on label
No harsh Signal Words on label:
Poison, Danger, Warning, Caution Plant or bio-based ingredients
pH Neutral (~7)
Non-aerosol
No overwhelming chemical odor
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Identifying Safer Products
Third-party certified
Green Seal
EcoLogo
EPAs Design forthe Environment
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Cleaning for Health Principles
Keep the dirt out
Use less-toxic, third-party certified,cleaning products and hand soaps
Disinfect only in high-risk areas orwhere required by law
Update and maintain cleaningequipment
Breathe easier avoid scentedproducts, clean doesnt have a smell
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Integrated Pest Management
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What Is A Pesticide?
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_____ - cide means to kill
Rodenticide (kills rodents)
Insecticide (kills insects)
Herbicide (kills plants)
Anti-microbials (kills germs)
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What Is A Pesticide?
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Disinfectants and sanitizers (e.g. Bleach)
Cockroach sprays and baits
Rat and other rodent poisons
Products that kill mold and mildew
Anti-microbials (e.g. anti-bacterial hand soap)
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Indoor Products That Are Pesticides
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Findings included:
Residues of pesticides left ontabletops, desks and floors
75% of centers used pesticides
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National Survey of Environmental Health
in Child Care Centers (2006)
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Did You Know?
Top 10 exposures for children
under the age of 6
Pesticides are ranked # 8
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Manages pest problemsby
Using non-chemical approaches
(cleaning, traps, barriers) Using least-toxic pesticides when
necessary (baits, gels)
Eliminating the use of harmful pesticides(aerosols, foggers, sprays)
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How Do We Control Pests?
1.Exclusion
Seal up entry ways
Remove pests food, water & shelter2. Inspect and Monitor
3. Identify Pests
4. Manage Existing Problems
Routine spraying is not a part of IPM!
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Check for entry points
in the foundation..
Fill all holes like
these
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Keep Pests Out
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Sanitation
Keep dumpsters tightly closed and away fromthe facility
Store food and materials in pest proofcontainers (plastic tubs for materials)
Clean up spills and food immediately
Vacuum on a daily basis
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Clutter provides lots of
hiding spots AND
covers up evidence of a
growing problem.
Yes, that is a
roach.
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Remove Pests Shelter
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DONT
WAIT
FOR THIS!
USE AN EARLY
WARNING SYSTEM!
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Monitor for Pests
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Use multiple methods to address existingpest problems (take an IPM approach)
Realize the same methods may not work fordifferent pests
Once the pest problem is under control, usepreventative measures to keep it from
reoccurring
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Treat Existing Pest ProblemsSafely
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Asthma Cancer
Neurological damage(ADHD) Immune system damage Endocrine disruption
Damage to wildlife and theenvironment
Cancer
Develop
-mental
MCS
Insect
Resist-ance
Allergies Brain
Damage
Infertility
Asthma
Birth Defects
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Effects of Pesticides
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Benefits of Green Cleaning and IPM
Prevents exposures for users
Protects the health of children and otherhome occupants
Reduces the impact on the physicalbuilding
Protects the environment
Improves indoor air quality
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EPA Healthy Child Care Website - http://epa.gov/childcare/ Environmental Working Group -
http://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/cleaningsuppliesoverview
Special thanks to the following for use of power point slides: Association of Vermont Recyclers, Healthy Homes, Clean Waters
Penn State Integrated Pest Management Program, Healthy Air,Space, Children http://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionals
University of California, San Francisco School of NursingsCalifornia Childcare Health Program, IPM Presentation -http://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/html/pandr/trainingcurrmain.htm
Resources
http://epa.gov/childcare/http://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/cleaningsuppliesoverviewhttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/html/pandr/trainingcurrmain.htmhttp://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/html/pandr/trainingcurrmain.htmhttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://extension.psu.edu/ipm/childcare/training-materials-for-childcare-professionalshttp://www.ewg.org/schoolcleaningsupplies/cleaningsuppliesoverviewhttp://epa.gov/childcare/7/31/2019 Better Indoor Air Quality for Child Care Centers 1 Hour
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Informed Green Solutions
For more information contact:
Carol Westinghouse
www.informedgreensolutions.org
802-626-8643Funding for this project was provided by
the Northeastern IPM Center.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]