Environmental Health & Safety Laws and Regulations

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Massachusetts Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development: Division of Occupational Hygiene
With a mission to "prevent occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities throughout Massachusetts," the Occupational Hygiene sites includes information about the agency's Indoor Air Quality testing service.

Massachusetts Public Health Association
This page focuses on legal regulations, laws, codes, policies and guidelines which address the health and safety of school occupants, as well as applicable codes that govern the design and construction of school facilities.

Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Green Schools Initiative
The goal of this MTC/Dept. of Education School Building Assistance Program project is to "encourage school districts to construct or renovate school buildings that will cost less to operate and will provide healthier learning environments for students."

Federal Government

Healthy School Environments
Resources from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Includes sections on Construction, Maintenance, Indoor Air Quality, Legislation & Regulation, etc. This page lists reports and resources for and about Massachusetts schools.

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Education, offers information about school design and construction, healthy school environments and maintenance.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Sections include Chemical Safety, Ergonomics (including repetitive stress and back injuries), and Asthma and Allergies.