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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?
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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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Temperature (F)
To avoid risk of scalding:Hot water should be less than120°F
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CHOKING AND SUFFOCATION
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CRIB SAFETYPage 8.14
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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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