Jan. 25, 2006: Free EPA Software To Help Schools Protect Learning Environment
WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen L. Johnson has announced the release of a new tool to help schools identify and prevent health, safety, and environmental problems before they arise, building on the agency's voluntary school indoor air quality program. EPA's new Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool (HealthySEAT) is a free software tool that school districts can customize to assess potential issues such as mold, asbestos, and lead paint, then evaluate and manage information on conditions at each school.
"In elementary school, we learned that when we work alone, we can only accomplish so much; real success comes through teamwork, sharing, and cooperation," said Johnson. "EPA is working with schools across the country to provide clean, healthy learning environments for the leaders of tomorrow."