The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has installed air quality monitoring devices in all its schools.
Not only will the units will be able to track air quality, but they’ll also be able to detect vaping.
“When it comes to the health of our students, staff and communities at-large, we want to be proactive,” says Superintendent Betty Turpin. “Our Board and administration realize that youth vaping is an epidemic in Canada and these devices will allow school administrators to be made aware of such activities within our facilities.”
A study released in the Spring by London’s Western University showed that about a quarter of High School Students in Canada are vaping.
The devices will silently alert school administrators of any changes in air quality, along with any air particulates (such as vaping) that are present in a school.
However, it isn’t just about vaping.
“In light of the wildfire smoke that has plagued our region, this sort of technology will allow the division to monitor, prepare and alert staff of changing conditions,” says Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator Shane O’Connor. “We believe these devices will help us utilize modern technology as a tool to deliver a healthy and safe school environment.”
The devices are ready for the first day of school, coming up on Tuesday, September 5th.
-Damien Gnass, Trending 55
