Health & Safety for Schools

NJDHSS Healthy Schools Web Site

This Web site links to the New Jersey Department of Heath and Senior Services “Healthy Schools Facilities Environments” Web site. This Web site was developed for parents, students, school staff, administrators, architects, engineers, and contractors and it provides important information about preventing, identifying and controlling health and safety hazards in school buildings.

NJ DEP Compliance Assistance Project

This Web site links to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Environmental Management and provides information on compliance assistance for chemical management, pesticide use and chemical disposal for school districts.

NIOSH - School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide

This Web site links to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) document entitled “School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide.” This document provides an easy to use guide that identifies potential dangers, reviews safety regulations, and provides information on how to plan and implement a science program that can avoid hazards.