Environmental Health & Safety

It’s National Poison Prevention Week, and NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department would like to provide the following poison prevention… Continue Reading It’s National Poison Prevention Week

Every year, the American Burn Association recognizes the first full week in February as National Burn Awareness Week; this year’s… Continue Reading It’s National Burn Awareness Week

As winter approaches, NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department and Emergency Management and Services Department want to help you and… Continue Reading It’s Winter Safety Awareness Month

Each year, government agencies and organizations like the National Safety Council, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Fire Protection… Continue Reading Holiday Safety Tips

Every year, the National Safety Council and the National Elevator Safety Foundation recognize the third week of November as “Elevator… Continue Reading Read “Healthy Happenings,” the EHS Newsletter

Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the fourth week of October as “National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week”… Continue Reading It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Each year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recognizes the second week of October as National Fire Prevention Week. This… Continue Reading It’s National Fire Prevention Week

Strategies for a Healthy Fall Fall can be an enjoyable time of the year, and it’s also a good time… Continue Reading September Is Fall Safety Awareness Month

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes August as “Children and Youth Preparedness Month” because children are more… Continue Reading It’s Children and Youth Emergency Preparedness Month