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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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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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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/


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Informed Green Solutions

For more information contact:

Carol Westinghouse

[email protected]

www.informedgreensolutions.org

802-626-8643Funding for this project was provided by

the Northeastern IPM Center.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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