La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXXXIII-309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section CXXXIII-309 - Management Commitment

A. Top administration must be involved. The school board, superintendent, school principal, and top school administrators should all be leaders in implementing the program. They should stay informed and involved.

B. Develop a written safety and health policy.

1. Top administration should issue a written policy supporting a safe and healthy environment in the schools.

2. This policy may take the form of one or more policy statements or a policy manual that covers issues ranging from safety procedures to energy conservation.

3. The policy should be posted and/or issued to all employees and students.

C. Assure adequate personnel resources.

1. Assign appropriate individuals responsibility for the functions listed in the remaining sections of this Chapter. It is important to select people who are competent and motivated, and who have the skills and adequate resources to do the job.

2. Make sure adequate time is given to do the job.

D. Assure adequate financial resources.

1. Money must be allocated for the safety and health program.

2. Make sure adequate time is given to do the job.

E. Evaluate program performance regularly.

1. The occupational safety and health and environmental safety program should be a part of all performance reviews, including those of top administration, teachers, and students.

2. Acknowledge those who have been involved in identifying and correcting hazards and working safely.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXXXIII-309

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 33:47 (January 2007).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10).