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"IS ARTIFICIAL TURF TOXIC?" — Safe Healthy Playing Fields
Mar 11, 2017· Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition... MRSA can occur after skin is scraped or cut, which can occur from sliding on artificial turf. Biocides, however, may have toxic effects of their own. And they may also contribute to increased resistance of bacteria and to the efficacy of these agents.
Recent Action: Local — Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition
Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition... The basic premise of any effort to replace a natural turf field with synthetic anything is what is questioned here. The proponents of synthetic turf lack the data to support claims used to justify these actions such as hours of use, rain out statistics, recycle programs for used turf or even costs
Recent Action: State — Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition
California legislation. Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition supports California bill SB-47 sponsored by Senator Jerry Hill in the 2015 legislative cycle. The Bill will prohibit the installation of new turf fields & playground surfaces containing waste tires for two years Jan 1, 2016 Jan 1, 2018 while the state conducts a comprehensive study on potential health impacts for frequent users...
Recent Action: Federal — Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition
Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition... upon which state programs rely to justify use of synthetic turf, stating Federal “safe to play” endorsements for artificial turf are based on flawed and limited science and should be withdrawn, according to legal challenges filed today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER...
"WHY DO SOME IGNORE SYNTHETIC TURF TOXICITY
Oct 19, 2016· "Those who vote to install the synthetic turf fields claim- there might be toxins in the fields but they do not affect the players the players do not eat the tire crumbs. True, they do not eat the tire crumbs but --- as the fields are played on the tire crumbs break down into dust and the dust is then inhaled by the players.
Questions To Ask — Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition
How much does synthetic field installation cost per year? installation cost/years on warranty How much does removal and replacement of the synthetic field cost? What is the cumulative cost per year of these expenses over the life cycle of a synthetic field? How does this cost compare to the cost per year of improving a natural field?
Heat Levels — Safe Healthy Playing Fields Inc
Aug 11, 2015· Safe Healthy Playing Fields Inc. Grass Fields. Costs: Grass Fields... synthetic turf fields get superheated to temperatures from 120 to 180 degrees F. Playing on synthetic turf can melt shoes, blister hands and feet, and induce dehydration and heatstroke.... Friends don't let friends play on toxic turf!
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Concerns Over the Safety of Artifical Turf Fields at Schools
Nov 18, 2019· The installation of the new artificial turf field at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in August.... organizations called the Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition.... days may pose health
Synthetic Turf Non Toxic Communities
Synthetic turf contains toxic chemicals.... Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition is an all-volunteer group that seeks to explain to you with facts why grass and natural surfaces are the best choice for financial, environmental and public health reasons. They address five major areas: cost, injury, heat, toxicity to environment,
DC Safe Healthy Playing Fields Letter to Mayor Bowser
Solicit public ideas for increasing the inventory of playing fields and recreation opportunities. We endorse the January 2018 policy recommendations made by DC Safe Healthy Playing Fields, which provide a measured and reasonable approach to phasing out of synthetic fields and playgrounds in DC and replacement with natural surfaces.
From high school athletic fields to playgrounds, artificial turf fields and crumb rubber infill are now commonly found playing surfaces in the United States. Although millions of children play on them every day, we still do not have ample information regarding the potential adverse health effects from prolonged exposure to artificial turf
Toxic Turf? Ask Dr. Weil
Artificial turf, which is reportedly in use in more than 11,000 playing fields and playgrounds in the U.S. consists of synthetic grass anchored in crumb rubber pellets made from recycled tires. The upside of this innovation is easy maintenance, whether the fake turf is used in place of lawns or grassy athletic fields.
March 6, 2000 Berkeley, Calif. -- With the coming of spring, children are venturing outdoors again -- for soccer games, track and field events, and lunches on the schoolyard grass.
Is there a link between artificial turf and cancer in
Oct 09, 2014· In Maryland, the Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition supports legislation to require warning signs at artificial turf fields and opposes a bill to use state funds to construct artificial turf...
Artificial turf: Use it? Ban it? » New Jersey Education
Oct 01, 2019· Several studies have found increased injuries on artificial surfaces, depending on the sport, footwear and other factors. The surfaces get hot easily; recorded temperatures can reach above 130 F and are more likely to give off volatile toxic chemicals. Heat-related illnesses from playing or coaching on the fields can be very serious.
Caution: Children at Play on Potentially Toxic Surfaces
Mar 06, 2018· Risks of Head Injuries on Artificial Turf Fields in Washington, DC Nearly a Dozen Artificial Turf Fields in DC Failed Last Round of Safety Tests. All articles on our website have been approved by Dr. Diana Zuckerman and other senior staff. Claudio L. Synthetic Turf-Health Debate Takes Root. Environmental Health Perspectives, 2008; 116 3 :A117-22.
Synthetic Turf | Sierra Club
The Public Health Committee of the Maryland Sierra Club is working to educate people about the harmful effects of synthetic plastics and rubber play surfaces, especially tire waste found in artificial turf sports field and playgrounds.
Jan 02, 2013· Representatives of the Safe Healthy Playing Fields Coalition spoke to the WMCCA about the health and environmental issues related to artificial turf at the December general meeting.
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