CHAPTER 8.00 - AUXILIARY SERVICES

8.02 Toxic Substances in School Work Areas

POLICY:

The Superintendent shall develop and implement a program to ensure School Board employees are provided information concerning the nature of toxic substances which are used in the workplace. The program shall include, but not be limited to: 

(1) Notification of School Board employees of where to direct requests for information on such substances; 

(2) An orientation session, within thirty (30) days of employment, for all new School Board employees to advise them of any adverse health effects which may occur as a result of contact with toxic substances; and, 

(3) Distribution of information regarding the use of any toxic substances in the District school system to the local fire department. 

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S. 

LAWS IMPLEMENTED: 1001.43, 1039.49, F.S. 

20 CFR 1910.1200 

HISTORY: Adopted: 

Revision Date(s): November, 1996; January 14, 1999; February 9, 2010 

Formerly: