Descriptor
| Hazardous Materials | 6 |
| Environmental Education | 3 |
| Poisons | 3 |
| Wastes | 3 |
| Consumer Education | 2 |
| Consumer Science | 2 |
| Ecological Factors | 2 |
| Pollution | 2 |
| Public Health | 2 |
| Quality of Life | 2 |
| Safety Education | 2 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
Author
| Assaff, Edith | 1 |
| Barnett, Lucy, Ed. | 1 |
| Becker, Mimi, Ed. | 1 |
| Conrad, Fran | 1 |
| Kayman, Lindsey | 1 |
| Senior, Janet | 1 |
| Stone Nancy | 1 |
| Toteff, Sally | 1 |
| Zehner, Cheri | 1 |
Publication Type
| Guides - General | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Community | 6 |
| Practitioners | 3 |
| Policymakers | 1 |
Location
| Canada | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Washington | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Toteff, Sally; Zehner, Cheri – 1985
This guide is designed to help individuals make responsible decisions about safe use and disposal of household products. It consists of eight sections dealing with: (1) hazardous chemicals in the home, how hazaradous products become hazardous waste, and whether a hazardous waste problem exists in Puget Sound; (2) which household wastes are…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Consumer Science, Environmental Education, Hazardous Materials
Download full textBecker, Mimi, Ed.; Barnett, Lucy, Ed. – 1985
This seven-part guidebook provides information to assist decision makers and other individuals involved in the residential wood energy fuel cycle. It can be used as a tool for designing or implementing programs, strategies, and policies that encourage, prevent, or mitigate safety or air emission related impacts of residential woodburning equipment…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Chimneys, Fire Protection, Fuel Consumption
Saskatchewan Consumer and Commercial Affairs, Regina. – 1987
The average home has chemical products to clean floors, kill insects, clean ovens, thin paint, remove grease, and perform countless other chores. Many consumers remain unaware of the dangers these products bring into the home. This booklet provides information on the safe use, storage, and disposal of these products. The compounds found in…
Descriptors: Accidents, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Hazardous Materials
Conrad, Fran; Kayman, Lindsey – 1983
This guide is intended to assist workers in reducing their exposure to hazardous chemicals on the job. It describes a systematic preventive approach to hazardous chemicals that is based on the following steps: determining which chemicals are in use at a particular worksite (techniques for asking the company and steps to take if the company is…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adult Education, Equipment Utilization, Hazardous Materials
Senior, Janet; Stone Nancy – 1986
Common household hazardous substances include cleansers, drain cleaners, automotive products, paints, solvents, and pesticides. This handbook was designed to serve as a resource for people frequently contacted by the public for information on household hazardous substances and wastes. Included in the handbook are: (1) an introduction to Michigan's…
Descriptors: Consumer Science, Ecological Factors, Environmental Education, Environmental Standards
Assaff, Edith – 1984
Many consumers do not see a strong connection between our lifestyles and buying decisions, and the amount of hazardous wastes generated in the United States. This guide was developed to be used by educators and citizens concerned with the role of consumers in the generation of hazardous wastes. It examines several products in terms of their…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Consumer Education, Decision Making, Ecological Factors
