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Safety Hazard/Risk	Legal Authority/References	Requirements	Contact	Links
Arsenic in Drinking Water	NH Administrative Rules Env-Ws 300-396	Testing Treatment System	Cynthia Klevens NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-3108	NH Department of Environmental Services Small Public Water Supply Help Center/ Capacity Assurance
Arsenic in Pressure Treated Wood		Sealing Inspections	Sherry Godlewski NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-6801	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA)
Asbestos	15USC2643(AHERA) Title II 40CFR763	Asbestos Plan Staff Training Semi-Annual monitoring Year Inspections	Marjorie Yin NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-4555	NH Department of Environmental Services Asbestos U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Asbestos in Schools
Asthma	RSA 200:42-47	Written approval from physician and parent	Lindsay Dearborn NH Department of Health and Human Services (603) 271-0855	New England Asthma Regional Council NH Department of Health and Human Services Asthma Control Program
Behavioral Health Plan			Paul Deignan Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinator 1-800-852-3792 or 223-3621 Paul.Deignan@hsem.nh.gov	NH Disaster Behavioral Health Team www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/hsem/documents/school_plan.pdf
Bicycle/ Pedestrian Safety			NH Bicycle/Pedestrian Information Center (603) 271-3320	NH Bicycle/Pedestrian Information Center
Building Codes	RSA 155-A	Facilities that are properly built and maintained	Ed Murdough NH Department of Education (603) 271-2037	State Building Code Review Board
Bullying	RSA 193-F:3	School Board Policy Notification to parents and superintendent	Aprylle Desrosiers NH Department of Education (603) 271-0055	National School Safety Center RSA 193-F
Child Abuse	RSA 169-C	Report all suspected abuse/neglect	Division for Children, Youth & Families 1-800-894-5533 (603) 271-6562	NH Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Child Protection NH Department of Justice Guidelines for New Hampshire School Employees: Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
Comprehensive Emergency Management Planning for Schools		No mandatory requirements Written plan and periodic drills are recommended	Gregg Champlin NH Department of Safety (603) 271-2231	National School Safety Center NH Department of Safety Comprehensive Emergency Management Planning for Schools
Defibrillator	RSA 153-A:28-33	Units must be registered	Bill Wood NH Department of Safety (603) 223-4228 william.wood@dos.nh.gov	NH Department of Education Automated External Defibrillators (AED) In NH Schools NH Department of Safety Automated External Defibrillators
Diesel Emissions/ School Bus Idling		Voluntary Program	Kathy Brockett NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-6284	NH Department of Environmental Services Idling Reduction Campaign U.S. Environmental Protection Agency School Buses
Disaster Recovery Behavioral Response Teams		No specific requirements	Paul Deignan Bureau of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (603) 271-2231	Department of Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Discrimination/ Harassment	20USC1681-1688 Title IX PL105-17 Section 504 104CFR RSA 354-A NH Administrative Rules Ed 303.01	Written policies Appoint Title IX and Section 504 coordinators	NH Commission for Human Rights (603) 271-2767 U.S. Department of Justice Office for Civil Rights (202) 514-4609
Drugs	RSA 193-D RSA 193-G RSA 318-B RSA 193:13 NH Administrative Rules Ed 317 Suspension and Expulsion of Students	Reporting	Aprylle Desrosiers NH Department of Education (603) 271-0055 Due Process Stephen Berwick (603) 271-2299	NH Administrative Rules Ed 317 Form Ed 317 RSA 193-D RSA193-G RSA 193:13
Environment & Safety Compliance		Compliance Assistance Tool	Jessica Morton NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-3911 jessica.morton@des.nh.gov	NH Department of Environmental Services Indoor Air Quality Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool
Fire Safety	RSA 153 NFPA 101 NH Administrative Rules Saf-C 6000	Fire Drills Inspections Crowd Control	State Fire Marshal (603) 271-3294
Food Sanitation	RSA 143 RSA 143-A	License Inspections	Joyce Welch NH Department of Health and Human Services (603) 271-4589 foodprotection@dhhs.state.nh.us	NH Department of Health and Human Services Food Sanitation Inspection & Licensing
Guns/Weapons	18USC921 20USC7139 RSA 193-D RSA 193-G RSA 193:13 NH Administrative Rules Ed 317 Suspension and Expulsion of Students	Reporting	Aprylle Desrosiers NH Department of Education (603) 271-0055 Due Process Stephen Berwick (603) 271-2299	RSA 193-D RSA193-G RSA 193:13 National School Safety Center NH Administrative Rules Ed 317 Form Ed 317
Hate Crimes	RSA 354-B	Reporting	NH Attorney General (603) 271-3658
Hazardous Materials Use, Storage & Disposal	NH Administrative Rules Env-Wm 100-500	Proper Storage Proper Disposal Notify NHDES Obtain EPA ID Number Make MSDS Available	Les Cartier NH Department of Safety (603) 271-3294 NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-6460	NH Department of Environmental Services Pollution Prevention Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Protecting Health and the Environment at K-12 Schools
Housekeeping/ General Sanitation	RSA 281-A:64 NH Administrative Rules Lab 1403.38 NH Administrative Rules Ed 306.07	Maintain clean and healthy facilities	Diane Roy NH Department of Labor (603) 271-6850	NH Department of Labor
Indoor Air Quality	RSA 155-A RSA 4, International Mechanical Code	Periodic testing is recommended New buildings must provide 15 cfm/pn air exchange rate	Jessica Morton NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-3911 jessica.morton@des.nh.gov	Maine Indoor Air Quality Council NH Department of Environmental Services Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool (HealthySEAT) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit U.S. Environmental Protection Agency IAQ Tools for Schools Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency IAQ Building Education and Assessment Model (I-BEAM)
Internet Safety	RSA 194:3-d Child Internet Protection Act		Cathy Higgins NH Department of Education	Connect With Your Kids New Hampshire Educators Online (NHEON) Children's Internet Protection Act Universal Service Administrative Company Children's Internet Protection Act
Kitchen Safety	RSA 277 RSA 281-A NH Administrative Rules Lab 1403	Proper equipment Safe facility Training		National Food Service Management Institute Using Equipment Safely and Efficiently
Lead	RSA 130-A NH Administrative Rules He-P 1600	No mandatory requirements for schools Efforts should be made to minimize exposure	Kellie Eastman NH Department of Health and Human Services (603) 271-4507	NH Department of Health and Human Services Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Mental Health/ Suicide Prevention	NH Admin Rules Ed 306.39	Standard 4 - Characteristics and behaviors for success Requirements for school counseling plan	Mariane Gfroerer NH Department of Education (603) 271-6691	NH Administrative Rules Ed 300 NH Department of Education Office of Guidance and Counseling
Mercury	RSA 278 NH Administrative Rules Env-Wm 1100	Remove from science labs Properly store and dispose fluorescent lamps	Stephanie D'Agostino NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-6398	NH Department of Environmental Services Pollution Prevention in Schools Mercury in Schools
Mold	EPA Publication 402-K-01-001	No mandatory requirements Prevent/repair leaks Cleanup spills within 24 hours	Jessica Morton NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-3911 jessica.morton@des.nh.gov	Indoor Air Quality Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mold and Moisture
Natural Hazards		No specific requirements Plans and drills are recommended	Gregg Champlin NH Department of Safety (603) 271-2231	NH Department of Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning	RSA 107-B	Written Plan Drills	Mike Nawoj Bureau of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (603) 271-2231	NH Department of Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Occupational Safety & Health General Safety	RSA 277 RSA 281-A NH Administrative Rules Lab 1403 RSA 200:36	Safe & Sanitary Environment First Aid Kit Written Safety Program Joint Loss Management Committee Medical exam required for all school staff	Diane Roy NH Department of Labor (603) 271-6850	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NH Department of Labor
Pesticides	RSA 430:33 NH Administrative Rules Pes 100-1100	License	Wendelyn Chapley NH Department of Agriculture (603) 271-3550 National Pesticide Telecommunications Network 1-800-858-7378	IPM Institute of North America IPM Standards for Schools NH Department of Agriculture Division of Pesticide Control U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools
Playground Safety	RSA 155-A State Building Code	Inspect and maintain	Ed Murdough NH Department of Education (603) 271-2037	National Program for Playground Safety U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Playground Safety Publications
Poison Control Center			1-800-222-1222	Northern New England Poison Control Center
Poison Education			Melissa Heinem (603) 271-4520 heinem@mmc.org
Pollution Prevention in Schools			Sara Johnson NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-6460	NH Department of Environmental Services Pollution Prevention in Schools
Radon		No mandatory requirements Testing recommended Vent systems recommended in new construction	Dave Chase NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-4764	NH Department of Environmental Services Radon Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Radon in New England
Safe Drinking Water	NH Administrative Rules Env-Ws 300-394	Permits Water Testing Operator Licenses	NH Department of Environmental Services (603) 271-2513	NH Department of Environmental Services Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau
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	Cindy Watts NH Health and Human Services (603) 271-2130	School Health Services
Terrorism		No specific requirements Plans and drills are recommended		National School Safety Center NH Department of Safety Comprehensive Emergency Management Planning for Schools Safe Havens International
Violence in the Workplace	RSA 277 RSA 281-A NH Administrative Rules Lab 1403		Diane Roy NH Department of Labor (603) 271-6850	NH Department of Labor

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