Assists the Health & Safety Coordinator in helping participating school districts to implement changes and programs and to document compliance with health and safety laws and regulations; Conducts workshops and other similar activities in order to keep participating school districts current with changes in laws and regulations concerning health and safety issues; Provides and/or organizes training programs for school employees regarding toxic substance law, First Aid/CPR, use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED), American Red Cross Shelter Worker Training and other related issues; Performs building inspections to assess the risks of occupational exposure to asbestos, radon and other environmental hazards; utilizes scientific instrumentation to assess environmental conditions; Assists participating school districts by maintaining databases to manage supplies for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), collects and organizes all pertinent health hazard information/Safety Data Sheets from manufacturers and other agencies concerning toxic substances and cleaning supplies; Conducts mandated Department of Health drinking water and wastewater sampling; Conducts "train the trainer" workshops; Assists participating school districts in implementing Emergency Planning, policy and procedures as required by New York State Department of Education and other governing agencies; Assists participating school districts with establishing record keeping systems for trainings, inventories, and periodic inspections; Act as a local liaison for the New York State Department of Education by assisting participating district with all concerns relating to building and fire code violations.
Job Title
Health and Safety Technician