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Eight Principles of a Healthy Home NC State Extension
WEBA healthy home is characterized by a number of important features. To keep your home healthy, keep it: dry, clean, safe, well-ventilated, pest-free, contaminant- free, well-maintained, and thermally controlled. To learn more about these healthy home principles and how to reach them, check out HUD’s tips for keeping a home healthy.
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Health Begins at Home NC State Extension
WEBLead paint, radon, mold, and structural damage can cause illness and injury. It’s important to identify those potential danger areas in your home and correct them. The National Center for Environmental Health has produced the Health Begins at Home video to help you identify hazards and take preventive measures to help you create healthy home
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Creating a Healthy Home Step 5: Get Rid of Pests
WEBOne of the primary goals of IPM is to eliminate pests as safely as possible. This means using chemical pesticides only as a last resort. The basic steps to safely eliminating pests with IPM methods are: Find out exactly what pests are in your home and try to find out where they are coming from. All pests need food, water, and shelter.
June is National Health Homes Month NC State Extension
WEBNational Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), created by HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), is an outreach campaign designed to help people understand the relationship between their health and their home. This year’s A Healthy Home @Any Age and encourages residents to take actions necessary to make …
How Does Mold Form in a Home
WEBMold and mold spores are present naturally in the outdoor environments. The spores can come inside a home either by drifting through air (open doors, windows, vents etc.) or by attaching themselves to clothes, shoes, pets etc. (CDC, n.d.). When a spore lands on a wet surface inside the home, it gets the right environment to thrive and causes
Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home NC State Extension
WEBA variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be a source of, or a contributing factor to a number of illnesses and injuries. Unhealthy homes expose you and your family to environmental hazards including injury, lead-based paint, combustion gases, molds and pesticides. These hazards are a risk for everyone, children are of special
June Is National Healthy Homes Month NC State Extension
WEBThe OLHCHH has designated June as National Healthy Homes Month in order to create awareness around housing and its impact on health on the national and local level; the encourage organized, local community events; and to empower families to take action. National Healthy Homes Month is designed to create awareness about and …
How Does Exposure to Mold Impact the Health of Individuals
WEBCurrently, there are no federal standards or guidelines specifying safe levels of exposure for occupants of a building contaminated with mold. Understanding health impacts of exposure to mold is a developing and ongoing science. Based on research available so far, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, n.d.), the agency under U.S. Department of …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) NC State Extension
WEBWhen returning home and cleaning up after a disaster, make certain that everyone is wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE includes: Face respirator HEPA filter rated N100 or P100, if asbestos or chemical vapors are not an issue, an N95 mask will suffice Googles or safety glasses with side shields or full face shield Earplugs …
New Carbon Monoxide Resources NC State Extension
WEBNew Carbon Monoxide Resources. The Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch of the NC Division of Public Health has updated materials related to carbon monoxide poisoning. Materials are available in a variety of languages and include infographics, posters, and factsheets for the workplace and home. Check out the new …
Mold/Moisture NC State Extension
WEBThe following publications can help you assess and correct your home’s moisture concerns. Moisture Control and Prevention Guide: Gutter Management Mold and Moisture Checklist Moisture Control and Prevention Guide: Using a Moisture Meter Mold Testing Hiring a Consultant or Contractor (from NC DHHS, Epidemiology) Centers for Disease Control …
November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month NC State Extension
WEBNovember marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it serves as a crucial reminder that radon is the primary cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. Also, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Children are twice as susceptible to the negative impacts of radon than adults. Current and former smokers are ten times more …
Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting — What’s the Difference
WEBCleaning removes dirt, sanitizing will destroy some bacteria and viruses, and disinfecting will result in more bacteria and/or viruses being destroyed. Find more information and guidance for maintaining clean spaces at home and minimizing risk at NC State Extension’s COVID-19 Food Safety Resources.
Typical Damage to Homes After Flooding NC State Extension
WEBMold: Mold can be a hazard to both people and structures. Mold can grow quickly and the longer the home stays wet, the faster the mold will spread. Contamination: Flood water contains a significant number of contaminants. Chemicals, sewage, and bacteria are just a few of the hazards that could be in flood water and absorbed by …
January Is National Radon Action Month NC State Extension
WEBJanuary is Radon National Radon Action Month. During January, the U.S. Surgeon General and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urges all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes for radon. Radon is a natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste but could be present at a dangerous level in your home.
Lead Testing in the Workplace: Why Is It So Important
WEBLead is a heavy metal found naturally in the earth’s crust; and for many years it was used extensively in construction and plumbing, among other things, due to its unique properties. However, in the late 19th century it was discovered that lead is highly toxic to mammals; and when high levels of this neurotoxin accumulate
Home Restoration Steps after a Disaster NC State Extension
WEBHere is the sequence you should follow when restoring: Protect yourself. This is essential. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and appropriate clothing. Assess the damage and hazards. Before you enter the house, look at the structure and assess potential safety and health risks.
National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week
WEBJanuary is National Radon Action Month and Radon Awareness Week is January 22-26, 2024. As a part of this educational campaign, EPA and the CDC encourage you to learn about radon and potential issues in your home. Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that may be present in high levels in your home. Radon is the leading …
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