Policy No.	6511
	Adoption Date:	July 11, 1984
	Revised:	July 15, 1999

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT STAFF SAFETY

The board recognizes that safety and health standards should be incorporated into all aspects of the operation of the district. Rules for safety and prevention of accidents shall be posted in compliance with OSHA and WISHA requirements. All hazardous chemicals will be identified and properly labeled. Staff members will be trained in the use of these chemicals specific to their respective jobs. Proper records will be maintained to verify that all of the preventive and safety measures are in place. Injuries and accidents shall be reported to the district office.

The district shall have at least two staff at each site who holds a valid certificate of first aid training from the department of labor and industries, U.S. Bureau of Mines or the American Red Cross or equivalent training provided by certified first aid trainers. Each school and work site shall have first aid supplies readily accessible and if the work site has more than fifty employees a first-aid station shall be established.

The superintendent shall develop necessary safety and health standards to comply with Department of Labor requirements.

Cross Reference:

Board Policy	6510	Safety Program
	6512	Infection Control Program

Legal References:

WAC	296-24-020	Managements responsibility
	296-24-040	Accident prevention program
	296-24-045	Safety and health committee plan
	296-24-055	Safety bulletin board
	296-24-06105	What work places does this rule apply to?
	296-24-06120	How must an employer ensure that first-aid assistance is available in the workplace?
	296-24-06130	What must first-aid training cover?
	296-24-06135	How often must employees complete first-aid training?
	296-24-06140	How must an employer document first-aid training?
	296-24-06145	What is the requirement for first-aid supplies?
	296-24-06150	What is the requirement to provide a first-aid station?
	296-24-073	Safe place standards
	296-62-054	Hazard communication standard