LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Safety Policy                                                                                                   #3516  - Hazardous Materials

The chief school administrator shall develop rules governing school safety which shall include but not be limited to: pupil safety in school; care of injured pupils; vehicle safety programs; plant safety including removal and/or encapsulation of asbestos; labeling and storage of hazardous substances; emergency procedures; pupil safety in transit to and from school; and eye protection. In addition, pupils shall be provided with safety instruction in accordance with the law.

4 Storage Of Hazardous Substances

The board shall not allow the use of any hazardous substances in or on any of the buildings or grounds of this district when children are present, except in emergencies. A list of substances that are legally exempted from this requirement can be obtained from the chief school administrator.

The chief school administrator shall inform the board when hazardous substances may be used when children are present, and the board shall determine if an emergency situation exists and such use is warranted.

If any hazardous substance is stored on any school site, the chief school administrator shall make available the hazardous substance fact sheet for that substance to any one who requests it.

At least two days prior to the start of any construction activity involving hazardous substances, the chief school administrator shall post on a bulletin board at the school a notice that such construction will take place. The notice will state the activity to be conducted and the hazardous substance(s) to be used.

The chief school administrator shall ensure that all parents/guardians receive a notice at least once a year informing them of the following:

A. Notice of any construction or other activities involving hazardous substances will be posted on the bulletin board of their children’s school;

B. Hazardous substances may be stored at the school at various times throughout the year;

C. Hazardous substance fact sheets for any of the hazardous substances being used or stored are available at the school.

 

Implementation
Rules and procedures implementing this policy shall be reviewed and adopted by the board as required by law and shall be disseminated to staff and pupils annually, and whenever any changes are made.

 

First Reading: November 15, 2006
Adopted:  December 13, 2006

Legal References:         N.J.S.A 1 8A:62                      Instruction in accident and fire prevention
                                    N.J.S.A 18A:1 ii                      General mandatory powers and duties
                                    N.J.S.A 18A:1742                   Public School Safety Law
                                    N.J.S.A 18A:40-12.1,-12.2     Protective eye devices required for teachers, pupils and visitors in certain cases
                                    N.J.S.A 18A:41-l                     Fire drills and fire protection
                                    N.J.S.A 34:5A1                      Worker and Community Right to Know Act
                                    N.J.S.A 34:6A25                     NJ Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act
                                    N.J.A.C 5:23                           Barrier free sub code of the uniform construction code
                                    N.J.A.C 6:82.1                        Reporting requirements
                                    N.J.A.C 6:205.5                      Public school asbestos removal and encapsulation state aid
                                    N.J.A.C 6:211 .2©                  Accident reporting
                                    N.J.A.C 6:22-1.1                     School Facility Planning Services
                                    N.J.A.C 6:291.3                       Policies and procedures
                                    N.J.A.C 6:29-1.7                     Eye protection in public schools
                                    N.J.A.C 6A:30-1.l                   Evaluation of the Performance of School Districts