Environmental Health & Safety

May 1 is recognized every year as National Heatstroke Prevention Day to raise awareness about the dangers of heatstroke and… Continue Reading It’s National Heatstroke Prevention Day

Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic respiratory disease that affects nearly 25 million Americans, including four million children. May… Continue Reading It’s Asthma Awareness Month

Playing in playgrounds is great for a child’s physical, social, and cognitive development. To ensure a safe and enriching experience… Continue Reading It’s National Playground Safety Week

National Window Safety Week is observed every April to educate the public on how to keep children from falling out… Continue Reading It’s National Window Safety Week

Did you know that most poisonings happen in people’s homes and are preventable? In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week,… Continue Reading It’s National Poison Prevention Week

Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas which can be deadly. For that reason, NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety… Continue Reading Carbon Monoxide Safety

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department plays a key role in creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment at NYCHA by engaging with residents, employees, and the Federal Monitor on developing solutions to address environmental health and safety issues Authority-wide Continue Reading Read “Healthy Happenings,” the EHS Newsletter