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Physical Environment Links and Information
American Lung Association's State of the Air: 2005 Web Site
State of the Air is a state by state, county-by-county report card that allows visitors to learn about the quality of the air in their community by entering their zip code. You can check out this interactive tool at the American Lung Association State of the Air: 2003 report web site.
lungaction.org/reports/stateoftheair2005.html
American Lung Association of Maine (ALAM)
The American Lung Association of Maine fights lung disease through research, legislation, and education. The ALAM mission is to lead in lung health promotion and lung disease prevention for Maine.
www.mainelung.org
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ANSI administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.
www.ansi.org
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE is an international membership organization of engineers who serve as the industry's most authoritative voice on technical issues in public and private sectors.
www.ashrae.org
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services.
www.astm.org
Associated Air Balance Council (AABC)
The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) is a non-profit association of qualified, independent test and balance agencies (TBAs). AABC believes that training and education are essential to the development of competent test and balance personnel.
www.aabchq.com
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
AEE offers information on the constantly changing field of energy efficiency, utility deregulation, facility management, plant engineering, and environmental compliance.
www.aeecenter.org
International Code Council
ICC is the premier professional association representing the full spectrum of code enforcement disciplines and construction industry interests.
www.iccsafe.org/index.html
Building Science Corporation (BSC)
The focus of BSC is to prevent and resolve problems related to building design, construction and operation and are internationally recognized for their expertise in moisture dynamics, indoor air quality, and forensic (building failure) investigations.
www.buildingscience.com
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
The CDC is the lead federal agency for protecting and promoting health and safety. They provide credible information to enhance health decisions, and promote health through strong partnerships. CDC is considered to be the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
www.cdc.gov
ChemInfoNet
Chem Info Net is a chemical health and safety resource for teachers, administrators, and service personnel.
www.cheminfonet.org
Children's Environmental Health
Children’s health includes the study of possible environmental causes of children’s illnesses and disorders, as well as the prevention and treatment of environmentally mediated diseases in children and infants. Children are highly vulnerable to the negative health consequences associated with many environmental exposures. Children receive proportionately larger doses of environmental toxicants than adults, and the fact that their organs and tissues are rapidly developing makes them particularly susceptible to chemical insults. Research in children’s health looks at the effects of air pollution on respiratory diseases such as allergies and asthma, the impact of lead, mercury, and other environmental contaminants on cognitive development and behavior, and the influence of prenatal and early life exposures on growth and development. The NIEHS has launched the Fetal Basis of Adult Disease Program to support research on the role of prenatal exposures in altering a child’s susceptibility to disease later in life.
www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/population/children/
Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases (DVBID)
The DVBID is a national and international reference center for vector-borne viral and bacterial diseases. Their mission is to (1) develop and maintain effective surveillance for vector-borne viral and bacterial agents and their vectors; (2) conduct research and investigations; (3) define disease etiology, ecology, and pathogenesis; (4) provide diagnostic reference, to state and local health departments, other components of CDC, other federal agencies, and national and international health organizations; and (5) provide intramural and extramural technical expertise and assistance in professional training activities which will improve diagnosis, surveillance, prevention, and control of diseases of major public health importance.
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid
Healthy School Environments (EPA Site)
A gateway to on-line resources for facility managers, school administrators, architects, design engineers, school nurses, parents, teachers and staff.
cfpub.epa.gov/schools/index
Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
IAQA is dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well being of the general public.
www.iaqa.org
Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Kit: IAQ Coordinator's Guide
The guide presents information about typical indoor air pollutants common to schools. Each pollutant is described or analyzed across five categories: Description; Sources; Standards and Guidelines; Health Effects; and Control Measures.
www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/tfs
Insect and Plant Disease Management
The clinic operates year-round and offers diagnostic services including: disease identification, insect and insect injury identification, and nutritional and cultural problem assessment.
pmo.umext.maine.edu/ipddl/ipddl.htm
Integrated Pest Management for Schools
The four major points of IPM are: prevention, application of pesticides only "as needed," selecting the least hazardous pesticides, and precision targeting.
schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu
Journal of Light Construction
JLC Online is the leading online information source for builders and remodelers. The website allows you to search issues of The Journal of Light Construction from 1986 to the present.
www.jlconline.com
Lyme Disease
This site is a resource for Lyme disease education, including: information on the types of ticks in Maine, whether or not they are a significant health threat, tips on the prevention of Lyme disease, and information on the disease itself.
www.mmc.org/mmc_body.cfm?id=2132
Maine Department of Environmental Protection
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for protecting and restoring Maine's natural resources and enforcing the State's environmental laws.
www.maine.gov/dep/
Maine Department of Labor
"Employers and employees rely on the Bureau of Labor Standards to help make their workplaces safer; to uphold standards for minimum wages, child labor, migrant and immigrant workers, and other practices; and to gather information on the world of work in Maine." (207) 624-7900 or (877) SAFE-345
www.maine.gov/labor/bls/
Maine Drinking Water Program
The State of Maine Drinking Water Program (DWP) is responsible for enforcing the federal Safe Drinking Water Act in Maine and is primarily responsible for administering the State's Rules Relating to Drinking Water. (207) 287-2070
www.maine.gov/dhs/eng/water/
Maine Indoor Air Quality Council
The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council is an interdisciplinary cooperative of professionals formed to promote the improvement of all indoor air environments in the state. The Council operates according to the principle that understanding indoor air quality requires a multi-dimensional approach. Consequently, the Council and its Board brings together diverse professionals from the medical, technical and policy arenas to work towards a common goal.
www.miaqc.org/
Maine Labor Group on Health, Inc.
"The purpose and objective of this cooperation shall be to educate Maine's working people about health and safety in the workplace and to function as a statewide advocate for working people within the health care system."
www.mlgh.org/
Maine Integrated Pest Management Program
Maine's IPM site includes regulations, programs, and links to other resources.
www.maine.gov/agriculture/pesticides/schoolipm/
Maine Radiation Program: Radon Homepage
The Radiation Control Program provides, free of charge, information packets containing information on different aspects of radon. We also register radon service providers (laboratories, contractors, and testing companies) that have a proven level of training. (207) 287-5676 or (800) 232-0842
www.maine.gov/dhhs/eng/rad/Radon/hp_radon.htm
Maine Safety Council
The Maine Safety Council promotes safety, health, and accident prevention in Maine through education and training, and serves as a resource for safety information, health information and educational materials. (207) 854-8411
www.mainesafety.org
Maine School Management Association (MSMA)
The MSMA is a federation of local school boards and superintendents consisting of the Maine School Boards Association and the Maine School Superintendents Association. MSMA serves as an advocate for the interests of the State's public school students and school units, and makes decisions vital to the interests of all local school boards and superintendents served by the MSMA staff. (207) 622-3473
www.msmaweb.com
Maine State Board of Education
The Maine State Board of Education is authorized to act in an advisory capacity to the Commissioner of Education in matters concerning State Laws relating to education. In addition, the Board is delegated specific powers to make recommendations to the Legislature to approve standards for school construction and to approve school construction projects for State aid. The board is also engaged in a major school construction reform initiative that will result in new and improved processes for approving school construction and renovation.
www.maine.gov/education/sb/homepage.htm
Maine Wastewater and Plumbing Control Program
The mission of the Maine Wastewater and Plumbing Control Program is "to minimize health and safety hazards associated with improperly installed subsurface waste water disposal systems." (207) 287-5689
www.maine.gov/dhs/eng/plumb/
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
"NAHB analyzes policy issues, takes the industry's story to the public, monitors and works toward improving the housing finance system, and analyzes and forecasts economic trends. The association also represents the industry's interests on Capitol Hill and strives to ensure that housing remains a national priority when laws are made and policies are established."
www.nahb.org/default.htm
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF)
The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF) is a free public service that provides information about K-12 school planning, design, financing, construction, operations and maintenance.
www.edfacilities.org.
National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB)
NEBB establishes and maintains industry standards, procedures and specifications for work in its various disciplines, including: Testing-Adjusting-Balancing Air and Hydronic Systems, Sound and Vibration (S&V) Measurement, Cleanroom Performance Testing (CPT), etc.
www.nebb.org
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training and education.
www.nfpa.org/
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration: School Bus Safety Program
"NHTSA works to educate school bus drivers, students, and other motorists about safe behavior that reduces the risk of being involved in a school bus-related crash. NHTSA establishes and enforces Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which make the school bus strong and enable it to better protect passengers."
www.nhtsa.dot.gov.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues to families, educators, administrators, journalists, students.
www.nichcy.org
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
NIOSH is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury ranging from lung disease in miners to carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users.
www.cdc.gov/niosh
National Recreation and Park Association
Education, training for certification as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), guidelines for newly built or altered play areas under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and more.
www.nrpa.org
New England Asthma Regional Council
"The Asthma Regional Council (ARC) of New England is committed to reducing the impact of asthma on children and families across New England through the collaboration of health, housing, education and environmental organizations."
www.asthmaregionalcouncil.org/
OSHA - U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Agency
OSHA's mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers by working in partnership with the more than 100 million working men and women and their six and a half million employers who are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
www.osha.gov
Pest Management
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Management Office has the primary responsibility for coordinating Integrated Pest Management (IPM) efforts within the state of Maine.
www.umext.maine.edu/topics/pest.htm
Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI)
PECI helps clients increase the use of energy-efficient technologies in residential and commercial buildings and offers expert research, program design, policy development and field-based client services across the country.
www.peci.org
Safe Schools, New Jersey Department of Education
Safe Schools is a project supported by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of School-to-Careers and College Initiatives, to assist schools and community colleges in meeting environmental and occupational safety & health regulations.
www.njsafeschools.org/
Safety Information Resources, Inc. (SIRI)
This web site lists informational resources, including: E-mail list archives, discussion boards, links to other safety websites, OSHA and EPA Regulations, online library: graphics & powerpoint files, safety bookstore and databases from NIOSH.
www.hazard.com
Safety Works!
SafetyWorks! is a program of the Maine Department of Labor offering free, voluntary, comprehensive workplace safety and health services. Training and on-site consultation are free and confidential.
www.safetyworksmaine.com/
School Pesticide Policies and Programs (NCAMP)
The Healthy Schools Project was designed to minimize and eliminate the risks posed by pesticides through the adoption of school pest management policies and programs at the local, state and federal level, thereby creating a healthier learning environment.
www.beyondpesticides.org
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency created to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with some 15,000 types of consumer products. An important part of this mission is to inform the public about product hazards.
www.cpsc.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA provides leadership in the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts and works closely with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and Indian tribes to develop and enforce regulations under existing environmental laws. The Agency also works with industries and all levels of government in a wide variety of voluntary pollution prevention programs and energy conservation efforts.
www.epa.gov
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