June Is National Safety Month
Every year, the National Safety Council and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognize the month of June as
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Health & Safety
Healthy Start @ NYCHA: Connecting Expecting Families to Valuable Resources and Support
NYCHA is working to address hazards in the homes of expecting families and connect those residents to health-related resources through
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It’s Air Quality Awareness Week
Every spring, during Air Quality Awareness Week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partners with federal agencies such as the National Weather
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It’s National Window Safety Week
With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, the National Safety Council designated the first week of April as National
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It’s World Water Day
March 22 is World Water Day – an opportunity tofocus on the responsible use of water and access to safe
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It’s National Poison Prevention Week
In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, which is March 19 through 25, NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department would
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HUD Commends Work of NYCHA’s Lead Hazard Control Team
NYCHA’s work is being recognized at the federal level for helping to ensure that apartments where children under 6 years
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It’s National Burn Awareness Week
The American Burn Association (ABA) is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by burn injury. Each year, the
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Read “Healthy Happenings,” the EHS Newsletter
Promote Safe & Healthy Environments Message from the Environmental Health & Safety Officer Working Together to Improve Environmental Health and
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NYCHA’s Healthy Homes Unit Makes Significant Progress for Residents in 2022
The past year was a productive one for NYCHA’s Healthy Homes Unit as it increased its efforts to provide safe
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