Environmental Health

Overview

The environmental health section provides technical knowledge and expertise required to keep the school division at minimal risk to liability and property losses. The section also complies with myriad federal, state, and local fire, health, and safety codes that impact the school division. Environmental health questions or additional information may be forwarded to 703-658-3770.

Responsibilities

• Provide customized workshops, classes, and comprehensive testing and certification programs for environmental health related issues
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of school buildings, equipment, and sites
• Initiate minor improvement work requests to correct safety deficiencies
• Develop emergency and disaster preparedness plans
• Coordinate indoor environmental monitoring
• Investigate and resolve complaints/concerns involving sensitive health issues
• Develop and implement programs to assure system-wide compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protection Agency regulations
• Manage inspections of all FCPS facilities to evaluate compliance with environmental and safety laws, regulations, and standards
• Develop employee-training programs designed to assure a safe and healthful work and learning environment
• Direct and monitor the selection, purchase, storage, and handling of hazardous chemical materials
• Manage the minimization and disposal of hazardous waste generated at all FCPS facilities
• Administer the Bloodborne Pathogen program
• Conduct water testing

Click here for Environmental Health Fact Sheets >

Click here to view the FCPS Safety Manual > (pdf)

Click here to view the RF Emission Survey of FCPS Facilities (Cell Towers/Monopoles)

Click here to view the Diesel Bus Exhaust Study (pdf)

Click here for FCPS Safety Policies and Regulations >