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November 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover On July 15–18, 2024, we held our 87th Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 2024 AEC brought together nearly 1,30...
October 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover Preparing and serving allergen-free meals continues to be challenging for food service establishments. This month’s cover article assessed current food allergy po...
September 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 87, Number 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Community-engaged research is becoming more prevalent in environmental health. With a spectrum of community involvement characterizing this research, it has the po...
June 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 10 View the IssueAbout the Cover Foodborne disease is a substantial public health problem. Restaurant inspections are a primary way health departments can verify that food safety practices and ...
May 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover Globally, foodborne illness is a significant public health challenge. Food safety inspection plays a crucial role in regulating food businesses to prevent foodborn...
March 2024
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 7 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article examined parental knowledge, attitudes, efficacy, and protective behaviors about thirdhand smoke and the toxic mixture of chemicals left...
Saltwater Intrusion Resources
Saltwater intrusion refers to the movement of salt water into freshwater aquifers. This can degrade groundwater quality, contaminating sources used for drinking and crop irrigation. Extended droughts can push this saltwater-freshwater bounda...
October 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 86, Number 3 View This IssueArticles Persistence and Transfer of Enveloped Phi 6 Bacteriophage on Hotel Guest Room SurfacesManaging Mosquito-Borne Diseases as an Emergency for Mosquito Control: The South Ko...
March 2023
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 7 View This IssueArticles Identifying Public Perceptions of Information on Harmful Algal Blooms to Guide Effective Risk CommunicationAssessment of Chemical Exposures Investigation After Fire at a...
December 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 5 View the IssueAbout the CoverShortcomings in traditional methods to understanding sources of bacterial contamination in water bodies limit the ability of public health officials to adequately p...
January/February 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue’s cover feature, “Safety Evaluation of Metal Exposure From Commonly Used Hair Dyes and Tattoo Inks in Nigeria,” the authors found that tattoo ink sam...
January/February 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s featured article, “Lung Cancer Worry and Home Screening for Radon and Secondhand Smoke in Renters,” explored the relationships between demographic factor...
July/August 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, No. 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover The Fukushima nuclear disaster triggered by the magnitude 9.0 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, reminded the world that nuclear power plant a...
July/August 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue’s cover feature, “Impacts of Industrial Wind Turbine Noise on Sleep Quality: Results From a Field Study of Rural Residents in Ontario, Canada,” the auth...
July/August 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 1 View the IssueAbout the Cover Approximately 11% of foodborne outbreaks caused by Clostridium perfringens occur in correctional facilities. This issue’s cover article investigates an outbreak cause...
May 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, No. 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue’s cover feature, “Association Between Asthma Hospital Visits and Ozone Concentration in Maricopa County, Arizona (2007–2012),” the authors evaluated the...
May 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 9 View the IssueAbout the Cover This issue’s cover article, “Occupational Health Survey in Cosmetologists in Minnesota,” explores the occupational health and safety challenges faced by cosmetologist...
November 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover The use of powdered shake mixes as nutritional supplements or meal replacements has become increasingly popular among health-conscious individuals. Consumption of the...
November 2019
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 82, Number 4 View the IssueAbout the Cover Commuting accounts for one of the highest daily air pollution exposure periods for workers in the U.S. In this issue’s cover article, “A Comparison of Perceived an...
October 2015
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 78, No. 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue, two of our feature articles describe studies that investigated arsenic ingestion in the context of consumption patterns. “Arsenic Consumption in the Un...
October 2017
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 80, No. 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue, we feature an article that focuses on occupational safety and health. The article, “Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Occupational Noise and Hearing Loss...
October 2018
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 81, Number 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover In this issue we feature an article that highlights one example related to the growing issue of drinking water quality within the U.S. As of press time, stories re...
Preparedness & Response for Septic Systems
After a disaster, such as a hurricane, wildfire, or earthquake, septic systems may be damaged and fail to operate correctly. Ensuring that these systems function properly is essential to providing safe waste disposal for millions of Americans, y...
September 2016
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 79, No. 2 View the IssueAbout the Cover Contractors who perform work on residential structures constructed prior to 1978 may be subject to federal regulations pertaining to lead-based paint. The most string...
October 2022
Journal of Environmental Health Volume 85, Number 3 View the IssueAbout the Cover On June 28–July 1, 2022, we held our 85th Annual Educational Conference (AEC) & Exhibition in Spokane, Washington, bringing together environmental health profe...
ACE Hospital Survey
This is a survey for hospitals to access and evaluate any chemical exposures and measures:Hospital SurgeHospital ResponseHospital DecontaminationRecommended for environmental public health professionals working within a community or hospital set...
ACE Household Survey
This resource assesses any chemical exposures within a household setting and measures: Contact demographics Location/Exposure and Communication Health Status Recommended for environmental public health professionals who may be responsible ...
ACE Pet Survey
This resource records characteristics of a pet within a household and any exposure that they may have had to chemicals and determines: The location and exposure level of a household pet The geographic area of exposure area Recommended for en...
After-Action Report: Ellicott City, Maryland Flood of 2016
This after-action report of the 2016 flooding in Ellicott City, MD explains how to preserve historical buildings. It provides various disaster response checklists for non-profits and local governments. This tool includes: Report Checklists...
City of Boulder 2013 Flood After-Action Report
This after-action report for the City of Boulder flooding in 2013 is a review and evaluation of actions taken for flood recovery. It provides: Best practices Lessons learnedRecommended for emergency environmental public health practitioners w...
After-Action Report and Improvement Plan - North Central Region, Colorado Flood Preparedness Pilot
This document is a high-level look into the use of Tabletop Exercises and Stress Tests and the outcome of the National Flood Preparedness Guideline. This document includes:An After-Action ReportImprovement PlansRecommended for emergency environm...
Dual Disaster Handbook – Flooding
This is a comprehensive handbook to help local officials and emergency managers address dual disaster scenarios during the COVID-19 pandemic. This handbook contains: Recommendations for Local Leaders Flood Response During COVID-19 Checklis...
Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After an Earthquake
This guide provides information on caring for septic systems before, during, and after earthquakes. Recommended for disaster response professionals.Download...
EPA Suggested Questions for Water and Wastewater Utilities - Damage Assessment Form
This form template can be used to assess damage to a water and wastewater system.Damage Assessment FormRecommended for environmental public health professionals who are performing assessments on water and wastewater facilities.Download Form...
EPA WARN Water System Status Report
The Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) is a mutual aid and assistance network comprised of drinking water and wastewater utilities that provides other utilities within a state a means to quickly obtain help in the form of person...
Retail Food Establishment Checklist for Floods
This checklist can be used by environmental health professionals to assess if a retail food facility can reopen safely after a flood in the facility. Recommended for emergency environmental public health practitioners working at the s...
Guidance for Septic Systems Before, During, and After Flooding
This guide provides support for individuals working and caring for septic systems before, during, and after floods and includes:GuideInfographicRecommended for environmental public health professionals working with disaster and flood response.Do...
Inspector Checklist Boil Water Order
This checklist is for inspectors to use when evaluating if a food establishment may operate during a boil water order. Recommended for environmental public health and public health professionals working with food establishments to determine th...
EPA Natural Disaster Incident Report Form
This resource can be used to record water incidents occurring in public water supply sources and includes a: Checklist Damage Assessment Information Recommended for environmental public health professionals who are assessing the operational...
New Orleans Flood Resilience Experiment After Action Report
This after-action report (AAR) documents the New Orleans Flood Resilience Experiment, which was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), and First Responders Group (FRG) in coordi...
Environmental Health Rapid Needs Assessment for Floods in the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) works to improve the health and quality of life of their populations in the countries of the Americas. PAHO developed an Environmental Health Rapid Needs Assessment (ENRNA) tool as a basic operational ...
Underground Storage Tank Flood Guide
This document is a resource for underground storage tank (UST) owners and operators to help manage an UST before, during, and after a flooding event. The guide includes information on: Types of flooding Effects of flooding on UST systems Plan...
EPA Water Photolog
This photolog documents the status of utility systems and facilities after a disaster event and provides a supplemental feature when reviewing reports and contains a report form. Recommended for environmental public health and public health pr...
Wells - What to Do After a Flood
The document provides steps and precautions for protecting private wells following a flood. This guide includes information on: Well and pump inspection Emergency disinfection of wells that have been flooded Sampling and testing the well w...