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KEEP IT CLEANSteps to Healthier Homes

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LEARNING OBJECTIVESList three contaminants or allergens that are frequently found in house dust and their health effects.

Describe three ways allergens or contaminants get into house dust.

Identify three strategies to reduce them.

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WHY IS CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE IMPORTANT?

Reduce exposure to: Chemical contaminants Allergens Pest droppings and urine Pesticides Heavy metals such as lead and arsenic

Reduced harborage for pests

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ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGENS

AnimalsDust MitesMoldsTree PollenGrass PollenWeed PollenLatexFoodsStinging InsectsMedications

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Dust mites in humid and dry buildings

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WHERE DOES HOUSE DUST COME FROM?

Brought-In

Home-Grown • Lead Dust• Dust Mites

Resident-Made• Garbage• Clutter

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BROUGHT IN DUST

Four StepsHard Surface WalkwaysOutside Grate-Like MatInside Carpet PadHard Surface Floor

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HEALTHY CLEANING Don’t dry dust or dry sweep

• Low-emission vacuum with beater bar• Very slowly (or use vacuum with dirt finder)

Vacuuming:

• Use “elbow grease”• Frequently change water

Wet cleaning:

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MAKE BUILDINGS MORE CLEANABLE

Dust walk-off systems at entrywaysDust-creating activities away from people.Smooth, cleanable surfacesEffective storage spaceFlooring that is easy to cleanVacuums with good filtration and easy to use

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A VACUUM?

Beater Bar

Vacuum Strength

Filter Type

Dirt Sensor

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OLDER CARPETS: DIFFICULT TO CLEAN

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HOW CLEAN IS CLEAN?Clearance testing for lead

40 micrograms of lead per square foot on floors250 micrograms of lead per square foot on window sills.

Standards for allergens?Standards for dust?

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PROBLEMATIC CLEANING MEASURES

Carpet cleaningOveruse of anti-microbialsSanitizersAir fresheners

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DUCT CLEANING

EPA recommends duct cleaning when:

• Substantial visible mold• Ducts infested• Ducts clogged• Ducts release particles

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CLUTTERWhat’s the problem? What do we do to help? Organize home,shelves and storage bins. Hoarding? What’s the psychological aspect of this?

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CODE REQUIREMENTS

305.1

• General

302.1

• Sanitation

307.1

• Accumulation of rubbish or garbage

503.4

• Floor surface

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KEY MESSAGESPesticides, allergens, and general chemicals in the home can cause allergic reactions, asthma and asthma exacerbation, and toxic exposure effects.Potential sources of allergens and contaminants in the home come from outdoor and indoor sources.Keeping a home clean includes controlling the source, creating smooth and cleanable surfaces, reducing clutter, and using effective cleaning methods.

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KEEP IT SAFESteps to a Healthier Home

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

EXPLAIN the difference between an injury and an accident.

NAME the 3 most common home injury related causes of death.

NAME five locations to look for safety hazards in the home.

NAME five ways to prevent home injuries.

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KEEP IT SAFEThere are many ways to be injured in the home

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ARE INJURIES ACCIDENTS?

AccidentsInjuries

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SAFETY-RELATED HOUSING ISSUES

Holes big enough

to trip on

Electrical wiring

problems

Lack of alarms

Source: American Housing Survey – 2009

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WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF HOME INJURY DEATHS?

Falls43.0%

Poisoning34.0%

Fires &Burns9.0%

Choking & Suf -focation

5.0%

Drowning3.0%

Firearms1.0%

Other5.0%

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WHICH AGE GROUPS ARE MOST SUSCEPTIBLE?Age Group

Susceptibility

Infants Choking/suffocation is the highest rate of injury death

Birth –age 14 Nonfatal falls at home

1-14 years old

Highest rate of home injury death is fires and burns

Older adults Nonfatal falls at home

Adults 80+ years

20 times higher risk for death from injury than younger individuals

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Where do kids play? Page

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WHAT DO THEY LAND ON?

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Safety Glass?

Window Safety Guard Page 8.5

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POISONING

82% of households keep medicines in unlocked drawers or cabinets.

69% of homes with young children store household chemicals in unlocked areas.

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LABELS

•Food and Drug AdministrationFood, Drugs and Cosmetics

•Environmental Protection AgencyPesticides•Consumer Products Safety Commission

(CPSC)Other Products Containing Hazardous

Substances

•Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationMaterial Safety Data

Sheets (MSDS)

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What’s under the sink?

WarningCaution Danger

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CPSC PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Signal wordAffirmative statement of principal hazardStatement to read other cautions on another panel if all labeling is not on Principal Display Panel

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DANGER

“Danger” Signal Word Required if:

•Highly Toxic•Corrosive•Extremely Flammable

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CORROSIVE V. IRRITANT

Understand the difference.

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FLAMMABLE V. COMBUSTIBLE

Flash PointExtremely FlammableFlammableCombustible

Flammables start fires. Combustibles feed fires. If you need to choose, pick a combustible.

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STORING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Well labeled bottlesEasy to identifyStore hazardous materials in secure location

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What about bug spray?

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ARTS & CRAFT MATERIALS

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FIRES AND BURNSHouse firesWater heater temperature

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Smoke Alarm CO AlarmFire Extinguishers

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SCALDING

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To avoid risk of scalding:Hot water should be less than120°F

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CHOKING AND SUFFOCATION

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DROWNINGPage 8.15

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FIREARMS

Trigger locks and secured storage

Store ammunition separate from weapon

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IPMC SECTIONS RELATED TO SAFETY

304.10• Stairways,

decks, porches and balconies

304.13• Window,

skylight and door frames

304.18• Building

security

304.18.2• Windows

305.2• Structural

members

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IPMC SECTIONS RELATED TO SAFETY

305.4

• Stairs and walking surfaces

305.5

• Handrails and guards

306.1

• General

402.2

• Common halls and stairways

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IPMC SECTIONS RELATED TO SAFETY

604.2

• Service

604.3

• Electrical system hazards

605.2

• Receptacles

605.3

• Lighting fixtures

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KEY MESSAGESInjuries are not accidents. They are preventable.There are many simple and inexpensive ways to prevent home injuries.Children and older adults are more at risk for injuries in the home.Falls, poisoning, and fires/burns are the most common causes of injury deaths.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVESList three contaminants or allergens that are frequently found in house dust and their health effects.

Describe three ways allergens or contaminants get into house dust.

Identify three strategies to reduce them.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

EXPLAIN the difference between an injury and an accident.

NAME the 3 most common home injury related causes of death.

NAME five locations to look for safety hazards in the home.

NAME five ways to prevent home injuries.

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