Like anyone working with young children, child care providers are inevitably exposed to blood at some point in their working lives. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance that providers familiarize themselves with bloodborne pathogens...

Learn about the health and wellness programs the UFT supports with our partners and about our partners in promoting the health of our students, colleagues and communities.

In addition to the programs that constitute the UFT’s Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities initiative, the union supports a number of other health and wellness programs in New York City schools, including Breakfast in the Classroom, Wellness Awards...

We respond to school-based emergencies, especially those that involve potential exposure to toxic substances during school renovation or construction.

We offer technical assistance in building inspections by state and city agencies.

Here you’ll find a useful compendium of diseases and ailments that you may encounter as a public school educator.

Learn about different health hazards – molds, pests, chemicals, and others – that are sometimes present in schools and what you can do about them.

The New York State Department of Labor Public Employees Safety and Health Bureau (NYSDOL PESH) published an H1N1 enforcement directive to protect public sector employees, including those who work in the New York City public school system, from...

Under persistent pressure and legal threats from the UFT , the Department of Education has finally complied with the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that calls for employers to take specific measures to prevent or reduce worker...

The Victim Support Program, co-sponsored by the UFT’s school safety division and the DOE, provides psychological support and practical assistance for staff members who are victims of workplace violence. The program offers victim outreach...