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Safety Alerts

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Safety Alert No.
Title Date Issued 
10-03 Rev Integrated Pest Management Program Policy and Procedures Oct-25 (Rev.)
05-03 Rev Approval of Chemical Products for District Use Jun-22 (Rev.)
24-03 Bat Awareness and Rabies Precautions Dec-24
03-13 Rev Responding to Wildfire Ash Deposits in Schools Jan-25 (Rev.)
24-02 Heat Illness Prevention for Student Athletes July-24
22-02 Rev Fireworks and Air Quality July-24 (Rev.)
24-01 School Traffic Safety April-24
17-02 Rev Solar Eclipse Viewing Precautions Mar-24 (Rev.)
23-02 Donating Soon to Expire Hand Sanitizer Sept-23
20-03 Rev Cal OSHA Reporting Requirement for Serious Injury and Illness Jun-23 (Rev.)
23-01 Disposing of Expired Chemical Products Jan-23
05-01 Rev   Cal-OSHA Log of Injuries and Illnesses   Jan-23 (Rev.)  
22-01 EMPLOYEE USE OF N95, KN95, AND KF94 RESPIRATORS & SURGICAL MASKS FOR COVID-19 Jan-22
20-01 Rev Home Office Ergonomics Dec-21 (Rev.)
21-01 Voluntary Use of N95 Respirators Jul-21
19-03 Rev Notification Requirements for the U.S. EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule Jan-25 (Rev.)
19-02 Procedure for Handling and Disposing of Vaping Devices Dec-19
19-01 Safe Disposal of Medical Needles Feb-19
18-01 Lead in Drinking Water Program Update No. 2    Aug-18
04-07 Rev Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases  Aug-18 (Rev.)
16-03 Rev Summer Flushing Procedures for Drinking Water Mar-18 (Rev.)
03-08 Rev Mercury Hazards Mar-18 (Rev.)
17-03 Preventing Strain and Sprain Injuries Sept-17
17-01 Electrical Outlet and Extension Cord Safety Feb-17
16-06  Daylight Saving Time Safety Precautions  Nov-16 
16-05  Wild Mushroom Precautions        Sept-16 
16-04  Reuse of Disposable Water Bottles   Aug-16 
16-02 Firestick Plant May-16 
16-01 Lead in Drinking Water Program Update  Feb-16
05-11 Rev Disposal Procedures for Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Aug-15 (Rev)
15-03 Student Furniture Inspection Final Jun-15
Tablet & Computer Charging Cart Precautions  May-15 
07-05 Rev Prevention Measures and Clean-Up Procedures for Communicable Diseases  Apr-15 (Rev) 
14-06 Safety of Artificial Turf Fields  Dec-14 
14-05 Unauthorized Pesticide Use of Chinese Chalk Sep-14
03-09 Preparations for Sheltering-In-Place May-14
14-03 Warning Labels for California Proposition 65 Jan-14   
14-01 Hazard Communication Jan-14
14-14 Rev Accident Investigation and Reporting Sep-13 (Rev.)
13-02 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems & Indoor Air Quality Jun-13
13-01 Water Intrusion Issues in School Buildings Jun-13
04-11 Rev Holiday Safety Nov-12 (Rev.)
12-05 Trash Dumpster Maintenance & Sanitation Oct-12
12-04 Occupancy Inspections for New Schools & Modernization Projects  Jun-12 
12-02 Asbestos Warning Signs Apr-12
11-04 Safety Valet Program Jul-11
11-02 In-Wall Tables and Benches (Click here for a related Principal's Safety Video or Principal & Custodial Staff Safety Video) Feb-11
06-04 Rev EPA Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Form Aug-07 (Rev.)
06-03 Rev Vehicle Parking on School Playgrounds Aug-07 (Rev.)
07-04 Distribution of Foreign Manufactured Items Aug-07    
05-12 Disposal Practices for Storm Water and Sewer Drains Nov-05
05-10 Modifications to Asbestos and Lead Containing Materials Aug-05
05-08 Discharge of Photographic Chemicals Jun-05
03-11 Rev Procedure for Disposal of Electronic Devices Apr-05 (Rev.)
05-04 Water-Damaged Plaster Ceilings Mar-05
05-02 Indoor Environmental Quality Jan-05
04-10 Pedestrian Safety in Parking Structures Nov-04
04-09 Rev Safety Precautions for Staff at School Sites Under Construction  Sep-04 (Rev.)
04-06 Respirator Use and Fit Testing May-04
04-05 Machine Guarding Apr-04
04-02 Restricting Access to Attics, Roof-Tops and Crawl Spaces Oct-03
04-02 Rev Reporting Safety Hazards May-03 (Rev.)
03-10 Preventing Lead Exposure During Construction and Renovation May-03
03-07 Response to Sewer System Back-Ups Apr-03
02-05 Modifications to Building Materials That May Contain Asbestos Dec-02
02-06 Dumpster Sanitation Nov-02
02-05 Seismic Bracing Jun-02
02-04 Reporting Work Related Fatalities or Serious Injuries Jun-02
02-03A Sharp and Dangerous Objects Found in School Playgrounds Jun-02
02-03 Chemical Handling Safety Procedures for Schools Mar-02
01-04 Procedures for Responding to a Toxic Air Release Nov-01
01-03 Procedures Related to Suspicious Substances (White Powder, etc.) Oct-01