Environmental Safety
Environmental Safety Introduction
West Linn-Wilsonville School District takes Environmental Safety and Health seriously in recognition of responsible stewardship of district facilities for District the safety of students, patrons, and our environment.
Environmental Safety & Health is a category of safety that includes routine activities such as:
- Regular monthly District Safety Committee meetings, training and record-keeping in compliance with Oregon OSHA
- Oregon Healthy and Safe Schools Plan
- Safe Drinking Water
- Lead testing
- Radon testing
- Lead paint management
- Indoor air quality management/testing
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM Program)
- School Bus Idling reduction
- Domestic well water management, testing & certification
- Asbestos Management (AHERA) Plan
- Mold management and protocol
- Kitchen sanitation and refrigeration temp protocol
- School laboratory chemical management, use and protection
- Level I and II Environmental Real Property assessments
- Community partnerships with:
- Oregon OSHA
- Oregon DEQ
- County Health Department
- Wilsonville Public Works Department
- West Linn Public Works Department
- Design Architects and Engineers
- PBS Environmental Services
- Metro Waste Management (hazardous materials)
These, and many more, environmental safety and health-related systems and actions ensure the protection of district students, patrons and the environment.