Health effects of portable classrooms

While there are numerous reported health problems related to new school construction, portable classrooms in particular are often the subject of health complaints from students and teachers. A comprehensive study of California portables confirmed the existence of indoor air pollution and excess noise. In Canada, an Ontario study on indoor school air quality noted that portable classrooms are especially problematic.  

These studies should be of interest to Regina parents. Following the closure of Robert Usher, promised 'new construction' and 'renovation' to accommodate the displaced students amounted to more portable classrooms at Thom and Winston Knoll.

Environmental Health Conditions in California's Portable Classrooms - Report by the California EPA (2004).

Related news story: Pollution Worse in Portables

 

Ontario Ministry of Health Issues Report on Health Effects of Mould Contamination in Buildings and Guidelines for Mould in School Facilities (pdf)

Schools You Can Walk To

Having a school kids can walk to is often a determinant of how healthy a community is. For information visit the International I Walk to School website. An excellent Canadian resource is the Green Communities Active and Safe Routes to School website.