8100-R

SAFETY PROGRAM REGULATION

            If the Board of Education authorizes a district Safety Committee, it shall be comprised of the following representatives:

1.         a volunteer fireperson/law enforcement officer.  Due to their training,
            they will be aware of fire hazards and have a primary interest in 
            safety;

2.         an industrial arts teacher.  Safety in these classes is important
            because of the hazards involved in manual arts;

3.         a physical education instructor because of the potential for serious
            injuries in this area.  These instructors have health and first aid
            training;

4.         a Science Department instructor, because of the potential inherent
            dangers in that curriculum;

5.         custodians and janitorial staff.  They have the advantage of seeing
            most of the physical plant on a regular basis.  They also have the 
            knowledge, skills and responsibility to recognize and correct
            problems;

6.         the school nurses.  They have first hand knowledge of incidents and 
            accidents occurring at their schools;

7.         the Director of Transportation.  He/She is constantly aware of all
            situations involving all areas of transportation;

8.         a member of the Student Body; and

9.         each Building Principal.  Their overall expertise will provide the  
            necessary liaison for the entire safety network.

            In addition, each employee organization recognized or certified as bargaining agent for any district employees under the Taylor Law may designate such an employee to serve on an unpaid, ex officio basis, with the Safety Committee.

            The Superintendent’s Designee shall be the Coordinator of the Safety Committee.  He/She shall be responsible for the management of the entire safety program of the district. 

            The major functions of the position shall include:

1.         the chairing of the Safety Committee;

            2.         the review and revision of the district's safety policy;

3.         the selection of district employees and student to serve on the    
            Safety Committee;

4.         the establishment of the agenda of the Safety Committee;

5.         the review of all accidents/incidents of loss;

6.         the review of safety engineering recommendations of insurers;

7.         the development of plans for safety (e.g. major loss plans); and

8.         the assumption of overall responsibility for safety in operations.

            The Coordinator of the Safety Committee is to receive all complaints and accompany all state inspectors under the State Occupational Safety and Health Act, fire inspections under the Education Law and similar requirements.

Adoption date:  January 1, 1993

Reviewed on:    September 29, 2003