Health/Safety/Risk Management - Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY

May 21, 2012

Health/Safety/Risk Management

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Kristin Bucciferro, Program Manager
(518) 464-5118, kbuccife@gw.neric.org

900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Suite 102
Albany, NY 12205

Health/Safety/Risk Management provides training, technical assistance and leadership to help schools create an educational environment that is a model for workplace safety and responsible behavior.

Helping Children Cope with Disaster

Sometimes, in the weeks and months that follow a natural disaster, coping with the after effects can be as difficult for children as it is for adults. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross have created a booklet that offers parents, caregivers, and other adults suggestions on how to help children cope with the effects of disaster, as well as how to be prepared before a disaster strikes. Download a copy of Helping Children Cope with Disaster (PDF)

Headlines from our latest e-newsletter:

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Capital Region Hazardous Waste Collection Program scheduled for April 18

Capital Region BOCES Health/Safety/Risk Management Service wants to make area school districts aware of a Schenectady County program that will accept hazardous waste from qualifying schools, businesses, institutions, and not-for-profits throughout the Capital Region, as well as households outside Schenectady County. The first of three events is scheduled to take place April 18, 2012. Details

New Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) to align with the international labels and safety data sheets

Your “Right to Know” will now become your “Right to Understand” with the adoption of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the new GHS system will be fully implemented in 2016, and will benefit workers by reducing confusion about chemical hazards in the workplace, facilitating safety training and improving understanding of hazards. Details

Green Chemistry makes for safer, healthier learning environment

Science teachers who are considering moving toward “greener” classroom labs can learn more about green chemistry through a FREE webinar on Thursday, May 10, 2012. The Green Chemistry-Oriented Science Education Workshop, sponsored by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Beyond Benign (a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization), and EPA Region 2, will offer information on the best chemical management practices, principles of green chemistry, and other lessons learned from work underway in New York schools.

In the Capital Region, Schalmont High School was chosen by the Department of Environmental Conservation for the Capital Region’s school pilot program. This choice was based on a chemical management needs assessment and the science teachers’ willingness to embrace and implement green chemistry for one school year. Details

Forklift training drives home the importance of safety

In February, BOCES sponsored a forklift training for employees of the North Colonie Central School District. This training is mandatory for school employees, typically in the custodial, maintenance and transportation departments, who are required to drive a forklift for their jobs. Details

Tabletop exercises teach valuable lessons in emergency preparedness

Health and safety coordinators and safety specialists from Capital Region BOCES routinely provide trainings designed to help area school districts be prepared in the event of emergencies, from environmental hazards to mass casualty accidents. Details

Other Headlines:

With food allergies on the rise, schools reminded of responsibilities

The death in January of a 7-year-old girl at a Virginia school from an allergic reaction to peanut products serves as a reminder of the severity of food allergies and the responsibility of school personnel in treating students with food allergies. Details

Revised playground standards enacted

With spring in the air, students are eager to get outside and have fun on the school playground. Over the winter, the ASTM International updated some specifications for playground equipment for public use that school districts should become familiar with. Details

Dishwasher Detergent and Nutrient Runoff Law

New law in effect since January 2012 intended to reduce phosphorus in waters of New York State. Details

Services provided:

Safety Specialist/Coordinator