Winston-Dillard School District 116

Safety Program

The district shall maintain a comprehensive safety program for all employees and students. Safe buildings, grounds, and equipment shall be maintained in order to prevent accidents or injury to health of students, employees, and other citizens from fire, natural disasters, mechanical and electrical malfunctions, and other hazards.

Buildings shall be planned, equipped, and maintained in accordance with appropriate local, state, and federal safety regulations.

Buildings shall be provided with alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and such other devices as required by state and federal laws and regulations.

The superintendent shall have overall responsibility for the current comprehensive safety program, including the emergency plan. All staff shall be responsible to help maintain a safe and healthful environment. A district safety officer shall be appointed to monitor all parts of the safety program, implement policies and objectives, interpret regulations, and provide leadership and guidance to staff. A district safety committee shall be formed and shall operate in accordance with OR-OSHA rules.

Legal Reference(s):

ORS 329.095

ORS 654.003 - 654.022

OAR 437-001-0760

OAR 437-002-0020 to -0081

OAR 437-002-0100

OAR 437-002-0140

OAR 437-002-0144

OAR 437-002-0145

OAR 437-002-0180 to -0182

OAR 437-002-0260 to -0268

OAR 437-002-0360

OAR 437-002-0368

OAR 437-002-0377

OAR 437-002-0390

OAR 437-002-0391

OAR 581-022-1420

Fazzolari v. Portland School District No.1J, 78 Or. App. 608 (1986); aff’d, 303 Or. 1 (1987).

Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. Sections 2601-2629, as amended by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986, 15 U.S.C. Sections 2641-2656.

Cross Reference(s):

FJ - Temporary District Facilities

JHF - Student Safety

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