Safer Schools and Children

Young children are a special concern when it comes to health risks of hazardous substances.

Pound for pound, children breathe more air, drink more water, and eat more food than adults.

They also put hands and toys in their mouths, crawl on the floor, and play on the ground – being exposed to toxic substances in a way adults aren’t.

Explore these resources for kids and the adults who care for them.

  Children's health. See links.

  Education material and activities. See links.

  Schools. See links.

  Toys. See links.

  Pesticides and fertilizers. See links.

  Lead. See links.

  Mercury. See links.

 

For more information, please contact us.

ToxicFreeTips@ecy.wa.gov

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The Washington Department of Ecology funds this website with State Toxics Control Account funds and Worker-Right-to-Know fees.