Policy 4.10 - Healthy and Safe Environments
Policy 4.10 Healthy and Safe Environments
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of healthy and safe learning and working environments.
The Board supports standards and practices that are in compliance with, but not limited to, legal and regulatory requirements, to prevent accidents, injury and ensure appropriate responses in emergency situations.
The Board supports partnering with other community agencies including fire, public health and police departments to:
- develop crisis-management procedures;
- conduct health, safety and security assessments;
- provide health-related services to students and staff; and
- make educational resources available to employees and classrooms.
| Legislative References: | Workers Compensation Act [RSBC 2019] Section 21 |
| Collective Agreement References: | Nil |
| Date of Adoption: | June 12, 1991 |
| Date of Revision: | Nov. 13, 2002; June 13, 2018; Jan. 29, 2025 |