Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition 

Working to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities affected by asthma.

 

PVAC is a coalition of health professionals and institutions, community groups and residents, public health organizations, municipal and state agencies, academic institutions, schools, day care, housing and environmental groups committed to improving  asthma and environmental conditions that affect health in Western Mass.  

Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States

ph: 413.794.7600

pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com

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Radon

Speaker

William Bell, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Radiation Control Program

Key Points

  • There is radon in Western Massachusetts 
  • Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco
  • The only way to find out if radon is present is to test for it
  • MDPH has a free program to assess school buildings for radon

Presentations

  • Reading, Writing, Arithmetic & Radon (Slideshow)

Handouts

  • Radon in Schools (EPA Radtown)
  • Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Building
  • School Radon Testing Guidance (CT DPH)
  • School Radon Testing Program-Test Kits Needed (worksheet) (CT DPH)
  • School Radon Testing Program-Tracking Sheet (worksheet) (CT DPH)

Online Resources

  • MA  Radiation Control Program (MA DPH)
  • Radtown USA  (EPA)
  • Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Buildings (EPA)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Introduction- Making the Case for a School IAQ Program
  2. Environmental Management System
  3. IAQ and Ventilation Assessment
  4. Moisture and Mold
  5. IAQ During Renovation
  6. IAQ Testing and Standards
  7. Radon
  8. Hazardous Building Materials and Possible Alternatives for School Districts
  9. Integrated Pest Management
  10. Green Cleaning

 

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Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition
127 State St., PO Box 4895
Springfield, MA 01101-4895
United States

ph: 413.794.7600

pioneervalleyasthmacoalition@gmail.com