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8431 - PREPAREDNESS FOR TOXIC HAZARD AND ASBESTOS HAZARD
The Board of Education is concerned for the safety of the students and staff members and will attempt to comply with all Federal and State statutes and regulations to protect them from hazards that may result from industrial accidents beyond the control of school officials or from the presence of asbestos materials used in previous construction.
Toxic Hazards
These hazards exist in chemicals and other substances used in the school setting such as in laboratories, science classrooms, kitchens, and in the cleaning of rooms and equipment.
The Superintendent shall appoint an employee to serve as Toxic Hazard Preparedness (THP) Officer. The THP Officer is responsible for:
| A. | identifying potential sources of toxic hazard in cooperation with material suppliers who shall supply the THP Officer with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's); | |
| B. | verifying that all incoming materials, including portable containers, are properly labeled with the identity of the chemical, the hazard warning, and the name and address of the manufacturer or responsible party; | |
| C. | maintaining a current file of MSDSs for every hazardous material present on District property; |
APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES
Any staff member or contractor who applies pesticides on District property shall meet the requirements of AG 8431A in addition to the requirements established by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Written notification shall be provided each year, prior to any application, to all parents:
| A. | that a pesticide is to be applied; | |
| B. | the type of pesticide and its potential side effects; | |
| C. | the location of the application; and | |
| D. | the date the application. |
ASBESTOS
In its efforts to comply with Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the Ohio Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and the Ohio Public Employment Risk Reduction Act (PERRA) the Board recognizes its responsibility to:
| A. | inspect all District buildings for the existence of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials; | |
| B. | take appropriate actions based on the inspections; | |
| C. | establish a program for dealing with friable asbestos, if found; | |
| D. | maintain a program of periodic surveillance and inspection of facilities or equipment containing asbestos; | |
| E. | comply with EPA and State regulations governing the transportation and disposal of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials. |
The Superintendent shall appoint a person to develop and implement the District's Asbestos-Management Program. Said individual will be responsible for the District’s proper compliance with Federal and State laws and the appropriate instruction of staff and students.
The Superintendent shall also verify that, when conducting asbestos abatement projects, each contractor employed by the District agrees to comply with regulations established by AHERA, OSHA, EPA, OEPA, DOT, ODOT, and NIOSH.
Nothing in this policy should be construed in any way as an assumption of liability by the Board for any death, injury, or illness that is the consequence of an accident or equipment failure or negligent or deliberate act beyond the control of the Board or its officers and employees.
A.C. 3701-34-06
40 C.F.R. 763.92
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
15.U.S.C. 2601, 20 U.S.C. 4022, 20 U.S.C. 4014, 20 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1990, 20 U.S.C. 4011
Public Employee Risk Reduction Act (PERRA) R.C. 4167.01 et seq.
R.C. 921.01 et seq.
A.C. 901:5-11 et seq.
Revised 2/3/05