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Holiday dinner table
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Holiday Safety Tips

December 1, 2023December 13, 2023 Michael

Each year, government agencies and organizations like the National Safety Council, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Fire Protection

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Read “Healthy Happenings,” the EHS Newsletter

November 1, 2023December 26, 2024 Michael

Every year, the National Safety Council and the National Elevator Safety Foundation recognize the third week of November as “Elevator

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Fire prevention month
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Fire Prevention Month: Holiday Safety Tips 

October 26, 2023October 19, 2023 Michael

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, NYCHA’s Fire Safety Department would like to provide the following information to help keep

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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
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It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

October 22, 2023September 22, 2023 Michael

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

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Fire prevention month
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Fire Prevention Month: Fire Extinguishers & Escape Plans

October 18, 2023October 16, 2023 Michael

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, NYCHA’s Fire Safety Department would like to provide the following information on how to

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Heating Season October 1 - May 31
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NYCHA’s Heat Season Preparations

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Michael

Preparations for this heat season included preventive maintenance on 1,172 boilers and 1,558 hot water systems, and inspections of 1,627

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Fire prevention month
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Fire Prevention Month: Cooking Safety

October 12, 2023October 6, 2023 Michael

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, NYCHA’s Fire Safety Department would like to provide the following information to help keep

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Cooking safety starts with you.
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It’s National Fire Prevention Week

October 8, 2023September 22, 2023 Michael

Each year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recognizes the second week of October as National Fire Prevention Week. This

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Fire prevention month
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Fire Prevention Month: Electrical Fire Safety

October 4, 2023September 28, 2023 Michael

Electricity makes our lives easier, but we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind when using it. In

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Meet the EHS Employee Safety Oversight Unit (ESOU)

September 18, 2023September 20, 2023 Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey

The Environmental Health and Safety Department’s (EHS) Employee Safety Oversight Unit (ESOU) monitors NYCHA’s compliance with regulations and standards governing

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