Safety Hazard/Risk
Legal Authority/References
Requirements
Contact
Web Links
NH Admin Rules
Env-Ws 300-396
Cynthia Klevens
NH Dept. of Environmental Services (NHDES)
271-3108
des.nh.gov/organization/divisons/water/dwgb/capacity/index.htm
Sherry Godlewski
NHDES
Asbestos
15USC2643(AHERA)
Title II
40CFR763
Asbestos Plan
Staff Training
Semi-annual monitoring
3 year inspections
Marjorie Yin
271-4555
www.des.nh.gov/ARD/asbestos.htm
www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/asbestos_in_schools.html
Asthma
RSA 200:42-47
Written approval from physician and parent
Lindsay Dearborn
NHDHHS
271-0855
www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/CDPC/asthma.htm
www.asthmaregionalcouncil.org
NH Bicycle/Pedestrian Information Center
271-3320
www.nh.gov/dot/nhbikeped/safety.htm
Building Codes
RSA 155-A
Facilities that are properly built and maintained
Ed Murdough
NHDOE
271-2037
Bullying
RSA 193-F:3
School Board Policy
Notification to parents and superintendent
Deborah Connell
271-3769
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/indexes/193-F.html
www.schoolsafety.us
DCYF (Division for Children, Youth & Families)
800-894-5533
271-6562
www.doj.nh.gov/victim/docs/education.pdf
www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/BCP/default.htm
Comprehensive Emergency Management Planning for Schools
No mandatory requirements
Written plan and periodic drills are recommended
Gregg Champlin
NH Dept. of Safety
271-2231
www.nhoem.state.nh.us/Training/training.asp
Bill Wood
223-4228
William.Wood@dos.nh.gov
www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/instruction/HealthHIVAIDS/PAD.pdf
www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/ems/defibrillators/index.html
www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/instruction/HealthHIVAIDS/aedsinnhschoolsfaqs.htm
Diesel Emissions/
School Bus Idling
Voluntary Program
Kathy Brockett
271-6284
www.des.nh.gov/ard/mobilesources/default.asp?theLink=initiative
www.epa.gov/NE/eco/diesel/school_buses.html
Disaster Recovery
Behavioral Response Teams
No specific requirements
Paul Deignan
Bureau of Emergency Management
www.nhoem.state.nh.us
Discrimination/
Harassment
20USC1681-1688
Title IX
PL105-17
Section 504
104CFR
RSA 354-A
Ed 303.01
Written policies
Appoint Title IX and Section 504 coordinators
NH Commission for Human Rights
271-2767
USDOJ Office for Civil Rights
(202) 514-4609
Drugs
RSA 193-D
RSA 193-G
RSA 318-B
RSA 193:13
Ed 317 Suspension and Expulsion of Students
Reporting
Due Process
Stephen Berwick
271-2299
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/indexes/193-D.html
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/indexes/193-G.html
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XV/193/193-13.htm
Ed 317, Form Ed 317
Environment & Safety Compliance
Compliance Assistance Tool
Jessica Morton
271-3911
Jessica.Morton@des.nh.gov
http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/air/.htm
www.epa.gov/schools/healthyseat/index.html
Fire Safety
RSA 153
NFPA 101
Saf-C 6000
Fire Drills
Inspections
Crowd Control
State Fire Marshal
271-3294
Food Sanitation
RSA 143
RSA 143-A
License
Joyce Welch
271-4858
www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/FOODSANITATION/default.htm
Guns/
Weapons
18USC921
20USC7139
Hate Crimes
RSA 354-B
NH Attorney General
271-3658
Hazardous Materials Use, Storage & Disposal
Env-Wm 100-500
Proper Storage
Proper
Disposal
Notify
Obtain EPA
ID Number
Make MSDS
Available
Les Cartier
271-6460
www.des.nh.gov/
www.epa.gov/region02/children/k12/
Housekeeping/
General Sanitation
RSA 281-A:64
Lab 1403.38
Ed 306.07
Maintain clean and healthy facilities
Diane Roy
NHDOL
271-6850
www.labor.state.nh.us
Indoor Air Quality
Chapter 4,
International
Mechanical Code
Periodic testing is recommended
New buildings must provide 15 cfm/pn air exchange rate
Indoor Air Quality Program - NH Department of Environmental Services
www.des.nh.gov/ARD/EHP/HSE
www.epa.gov/iaq/schooldesign
www.epa.gov/iaq/schools
www.miaqc.org
www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/ibeam_page.htm
RSA 194:3-d
Child Internet Protection Act
Cathy Higgins
NH Dept. Of Education
www.nheon.org/oet/tpguide/policy.htm#cipa
www.universalservice.org/sl/applicants/step10/cipa.aspx
www.connectwithyourkids.org
Kitchen Safety
RSA 277
RSA 281-A
Lab 1403
Proper equipment
Safe facility
Training
Elaine Van Dyke
271-3860
www.nfsmi.org/Information/blt2002index.html
Lead
RSA 130-A
He-P 1600
No mandatory requirements for schools
Efforts should be made to minimize exposure
Kellie Eastman
271-4507
www.dhhs.nh.gov/DHHS/CLPPP/default.htm
Mental Health/
Suicide
Prevention
Ed 306.39
Standard 4- Characteristics and behaviors for success
Requirements for school counseling plan
Marian e Gfroerer
271-6691
www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/adultlearning/guidance.htm
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/ed300.html
Mercury
RSA 278
Env-Wm 1100
Remove from science labs
Properly store and dispose fluorescent lamps
Stephanie D’Agostino
271-6398
www.des.nh.gov/nhppp/schools/default.asp?link=hg
www.mercuryinschools.uwex.edu
Mold
EPA Publication
402-K-01-001
Prevent/repair leaks
Cleanup spills within 24 hours
www.epa.gov/mold
Natural Hazards
Plans and drills are recommended
Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning
RSA 107-B
Written Plan
Drills
Mike Nawoj
Occupational Safety & Health
General Safety
RSA 200:36
Safe & Sanitary Environment
First Aid Kit
Written Safety Program
Joint Loss Management Committee
Medical exam required for all school staff
www.cdc.gov/NIOSH
Pesticides
RSA 430:33
Pes 100-1100
Wendelyn Chapley
NH Dept. of Agriculture
271-3550
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
1-800-858-7378
www.nh.gov/agric/divisions/pesticide_control/index.htm
www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm/
www.ipminstitute.org/school.htm
Playground Safety
State Building Code
Inspect and maintain
www.uni.edu/playground
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/playpubs.html
Melissa Heinem
271-4520
heinem@mmc.org
Pollution Prevention in Schools
Sara Johnson
www.des.nh.gov/nhppp/schools
Radon
Testing recommended
Vent systems recommended in new construction
Dave Chase
271-4764
www.des.nh.gov/ARD/EHP/Radon
www.epa.gov/NE/eco/radon/index.html
Safe Drinking Water
Env-Ws 300-394
Permits
Water Testing
Operator Licenses
271-2513
School Buses
RSA 200:37
Medical exam required for drivers
School Health Services
RSA 200
Physical exam and immunizations required for all children at the time of entry into the public school system
Written emergency care policy required for each district
Katherine Rannie
271-3891
www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/ instruction/HealthHIVAIDS/SchoolHealth.htm
Terrorism
www.nhoem.state.nh.us/terrorism/OEMTraining.shtm
www.safehavensinternational.org
Violence in the Workplace
