Rutgers School of Public Health - NJ Safe Schools Program

Manual

The Safe Schools Manual is a manual of self-inspection checklists covering environmental, health and safety regulations for secondary occupational and career orientation programs in New Jersey public schools. It was developed by the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute with support by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education.
The Manual is intended to assist schools in meeting regulatory requirements, but does not cover all hazards, regulations or school responsibilities. It remains the school's responsibility to ensure a safe and healthful environment and to comply with relevant federal, New Jersey, and local regulations.

The Manual has been updated 1-2 times each year since is initial release to reflect changes in regulations. Through spring 2014, 36 updates were issued. Updates are provided to all vocational school, high school and junior-senior high school districts in New Jersey. Updates have also been provided to those elementary and middle school districts who sent a representative to past Safe Schools Manual trainings.

The New Jersey Safe Schools Manual is available via mobile app download in both the App Store and Google Play. When accessed on a mobile device, you will be prompted to download the free app. The name of the app is "NJ SS Manual" if you want to look it up directly for free download in GooglePlay or in iTunes.

Additional copies of the Safe Schools Manual may be ordered from the Center for School and Community-Based Research and Education. If you wish to order a copy, please contact us at cscbre@sph.rutgers.edu or call (732) 235 4988 or (732) 235 9095. We have a limited supply of print copies left. Please feel free to download the electronic pdf files listed below. The recent versions of the Manual are split into two volumes. Volume 1 includes all parts of the Manual except the checklists. Volume 2 includes all of the checklists.

Safe Schools Manual Supporting Chapters

Title of Supporting Chapters [Last Update]	File Name (size)
Acknowledgments [Update #40 dated 5/18, and 5-7/2018]	Ack.PDF (61KB)
Introduction [Update #28 dated 09/07, and 5-7/2018]	Introduction.PDF (23KB)
Chapter 1: Making Sense Out of Regulations [Update #23 dated 6/05, and 5-7/2018]	Chapt1.PDF (40KB)
Chapter 2: How to Establish and Effective Environmental, Safety and Health Program [Update #28 dated 09/07, and 5-7/2018]	Chapt2.PDF (32KB)
Chapter 3: Implementing a Checklist Program [Update #23 dated 6/05, and 5-7/2018]	Chapt3.PDF (202KB)
Training Handout [Update #24 dated 09/05, and 5-7/2018]	Handouts.PDF (28KB)
Career and Technical Education (formerly Vocational) Career Cluster Program Index to Checklists [Update #35 dated 01/13, and 5-7/2018]	Program.PDF (123KB)
Hazard Index to Checklists and Regulations [Update #26 dated 9/06, and 5-7/2018]	Hazard.PDF (29KB)
Checklists Organized by Exposure Categories [Update #29 dated 05/08, and 5-7/2018]	Exposure.PDF (43KB)
Alphabetical Listing of Checklists by Title [Update #28 dated 09/07, and 5-7/2018]	Checklist.PDF (15KB)

Safe Schools Manual Checklists

Check- list #	Checklist Title [Last Update]	Pages	File Name (size)
1	Vocational Safety Program [Update #39 6/17, and 5-6/2018]	1-4	check01.PDF(57 KB)
2	Occupational Injury and Illness Reporting [Update #39 6/17, and 5-6/2018]	5-8	check02.PDF (57 KB)
3	Access to Exposure and Medical Records [Update #38 dated 5/16, and 5-6/2018]	9-12	check03.PDF (69KB)
4	Medical Services and First Aid [Update #17 dated 04/02, and 5-6/2018]	13-14	check04.PDF (57KB)
5	General Classroom Conditions [Update #35 dated 06/13, and 5-6/2018]	15-20	check05.PDF (76KB)
6	Indoor Air Quality [Update #39 06/17, and 5-6/2018]	21-22	check06.PDF (33KB)
7	General Fire Requirements [Update #41 dated 4/2019]	23-28	check07.PDF (30KB)
8	Means of Exit/Escape [Update #36 dated 05/14, and 5-6/2018]	29-34	check08.PDF (78KB)
9	Electrical-General Requirements [Update #41 dated 4/2019]	35-42	check09.PDF (88KB)
10	Electrical -Wiring Design and Protection [Update #33 dated 05/11, and 5-6/2018]	43-50	check10.PDF (86KB)
11	Electrical Components and Equipment for General Use [Update #35 dated 06/13, and 5-6/2018]	51-58	check11.PDF (28KB)
12	Use of Electrical Equipment [Update #40 dated 5/18]	59-64	check12.PDF (78KB)
13	Electrical - Temporary Wiring [Update #31 dated 05/09, and 5-6/2018]	65-68	check13.PDF (20KB)
14	Right to Know (RTK) [Update #38 dated 05/16, and 5-6/2018]	69-78	check14.PDF (30KB)
15	Alarm Systems and Evacuation Plans [Update #37 dated 05/15, and 5-6/2018]	79-84	check15.PDF (68KB)
16	Portable Fire Extinguishers [Update #36 dated 05/14, and 5-6/2018]	85-92	check16.PDF (43KB)
17	Standpipe and Hose Fire Protection Systems [Update #31 dated 05/09, and 5-6/2018]	93-96	check17.PDF (31KB)
18	Fixed Ladders [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	97-100	check18.PDF (21KB)
19	Fixed Stairs [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	101-102	check19.PDF (22KB)
20	Guarding Floors, Stairs, and Other Openings [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	103-110	check20.PDF (41KB)
21	Portable Ladders [Update #12 dated 09/99, and 5-6/2018]	111-116	check21.PDF (19KB)
22	Mobile Ladder Stands [Update #12 dated 09/99, and 5-6/2018]	117-118	check22.PDF (9KB)
23	Guarding of Farm Equipment [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	119-128	check23.PDF (29KB)
24	Pesticides [Update #39 06/17, and 5-6/2018]	129-134	check24.PDF (18KB)
25	Toxic and Hazardous Substance Exposure [Update #41 dated 4/2019]	137-140	check25.PDF (21KB)
26	Air Pollution Control [Update #11 dated 05/99, and 5-6/2018]	141-154	check26.PDF (61KB)
27	Asbestos During Brake and Clutch Service Work [Update #11 dated 05/99, and 5-6/2018]	155-162	check27.PDF (26KB)
28	Air Compressor Tanks [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	163-164	check28.PDF (16KB)
29	Compressed Gases [Update #18 dated 09/02, and 5-6/2018]	165-170	check29.PDF (89KB)
30	Bakery Equipment – General [Update dated 5-6/2018]	171-178	check30.PDF (20KB)
31	Bakery Flour-Handling Equipment and Ovens [Update dated 5-6/2018]	179-184	check31.PDF (26KB)
32	Food Preparation and Service - Part 1 [Update #23 dated 6/05, and 5-6/2018]	185-194	check32.PDF (25KB)
33	Food Preparation and Service - Part 2 [Update #23 dated 6/05, and 5-6/2018]	195-202	check33.PDF (25KB)
34	Food Preparation and Service - Part 3 [Update #24 dated 09/05, and 5-6/2018]	203-210	check34.PDF (31KB)
35	Food Preparation and Service - Part 4 [Update #24 dated 09/05, and 5-6/2018]	211-216	check35.PDF (21KB)
36	Food Preparation and Service - Part 5 [Update #24 dated 09/05, and 5-6/2018]	217-222	check36.PDF (21KB)
37	Fire Protection for Cooking Areas [Update #37 dated 05/15, and 5-6/2018]	223-226	check37.PDF (21KB)
38A	Dip Tanks [Update #15 dated 03/01, and 5-6/2018]	227-232	check38A.PDF (24KB)
38B	Dip Tanks Containing Flammable or Combustible Liquids [Update #15 dated 03/01, and 5-6/2018]	233-234	check38B.PDF (30KB)
39	Flammable and Combustible Liquids [Update #37 dated 05/15, and 5-6/2018]	235-246	check39.PDF (45KB)
40	Spray Finishing [Update #15 dated 03/01, and 5-6/2018]	247-258	check40.PDF (49KB)
41	Hazardous Waste [Update #12 dated 09/99, and 5-6/2018]	259-270	check41.PDF (41KB)
42	Jacks and Hoists [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	271-276	check42.PDF (24KB)
43	Powered Lawnmowers [Update #21 dated 06/04, and 5-6/2018]	277-282	check43.PDF (19KB)
44	Control of Hazardous Energy Sources [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	283-288	check44.PDF (17KB)
45	Machines - General Requirements [Update #17 dated 04/02, and 5-6/2018]	289-292	check45.PDF (72KB)
46	Woodworking Machinery - General Requirements [Update dated 5-6/2018]	293-298	check46.PDF (24KB)
47	Woodworking Machinery – Saws [Update dated 5-6/2018]	299-304	check47.PDF (25KB)
48	Woodworking Machinery - Other Than Saws [Update dated 5-6/2018]	305-312	check48.PDF (30KB)
49	Abrasive Wheel Machinery and Tools [Update dated 5-6/2018]	313-318	check49.PDF (30KB)
50	Portable Hand and Power Tools [Update #32 dated 03/10, and 5-6/2018]	319-326	check50.PDF (20KB)
51	Noise [Update dated 5-6/2018]	327-332	check51.PDF (26KB)
52	Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus [Update #31 dated 05/09, and 5-6/2018]	333-338	check52.PDF (24KB)
53	Electrical Safety Work Practices [Update #40 dated 5/18]	339-348	check53.PDF (36KB)
54	Personal Protection for Electrical Work [Update #40 dated 5/18]	349-352	check54.PDF (12KB)
55	Nonionizing Radiation [Update #7 dated 08/97, and 5-6/2018]	353-354	check55.PDF (18KB)
56	Personal Protective Equipment [Update #34 dated 05/12, and 5-6/2018]	355-360	check56.PDF (51KB)
57	Respiratory Protection [Update #28 dated 9/07, and 5-6/2018]	361-370	check57.PDF (33KB)
58	Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels [Update dated 5-6/2018]	371-380	check58.PDF (28KB)
59	Slings - General Requirements [Update dated 5-6/2018]	381-384	check59.PDF (20KB)
60	Slings - Steel Chain, Wire Rope and Metal Mesh [Update dated 5-6/2018]	385-392	check60.PDF (32KB)
61	Slings - Steel Chain, Wire Rope and Metal Mesh [Update dated 5-6/2018]	393-398	check61.PDF (26KB)
62	Accident prevention Signs and Tags [Update dated 5-6/2018]	399-402	check62.PDF (22KB)
63	Underground Storage Tanks (UST) [Update #10 dated 08/98, and 5-6/2018]	403-408	check63.PDF (35KB)
64	Welding, Cutting and Brazing - General Requirements [Update #18 dated 09/02, and 5-6/2018]	409-416	check64.PDF (34KB)
65	Welding and Cutting with Oxygen-Fuel Gas [Update #18 dated 09/02, and 5-6/2018]	417-426	check65.PDF (38KB)
66	Welding With Arc Welding Equipment [Update #18 dated 09/02, and 5-6/2018]	427-434	check66.PDF (32KB)
67	Welding With Resistance Welding Equipment [Update dated 5-6/2018]	435-438	check67.PDF (12KB)
68	General Safety and Health Provisions for Construction [Update #32 dated 03/10, and 5-6/2018]	439-446	check68.PDF (22KB)
69	Noise, Radiation and Other Exposures for Construction [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	447-452	check69.PDF (26KB)
70	Fire Protection and Prevention for Construction [Update #40 dated 5/18]	453-456	check70.PDF (12KB)
71A	Fall Protection - Part 1 [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	457-460.6	check71A.PDF (30KB)
71B	Fall Protection - Part 2 [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	460.7-460.18	check71B.PDF (31KB)
71C	Fall Protection - Part 3 [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	460.19-460.28	check71C.PDF (28KB)
72	Electrical Work Practices for Construction [Update #21 dated 06/04, and 5-6/2018]	461-464	check72.PDF (17KB)
73	Portable Ladders for Construction [Update dated 5-6/2018]	465-472	check73.PDF (20KB)
74A	Scaffolding - Part 1 [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	473-478.8	check74A.PDF (35KB)
74B	Scaffolding - Part 2 [Update #13 dated 02/00, and 5-6/2018]	478.9-478.24	check74B.PDF (44KB)
75	Servicing Appliances Which Contain Refrigerant [Update #11 dated 05/99, and 5-6/2018]	479-488	check75.PDF (29KB)
76	Service and Repair of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners (MVACS) [Update #11 dated 05/99, and 5-6/2018]	489-492	check76.PDF (14KB)
77	Bloodborne Pathogens - Part 1 [Update #18 dated 09/02, and 5-6/2018]	493-500	check77.PDF (34KB)
78	Bloodborne Pathogens - Part 2 [Update #18 dated 09/02, and 5-6/2018]	501-510	check78.PDF (36KB)
79	Regulated Medical Waste [Update #3 dated 01/95, and 5-6/2018]	511-518	check79.PDF (22KB)
80	Hazard Communication [Update #38 dated 05/16, and 5-6/2018]	519-526	check80.PDF (59KB)
81	Integrated Pest Management [Update #24 dated 09/05, and 5-6/2018]	527-536	check81.PDF (25KB)
82	Cutting and Grinding of Masonry [Update #27 dated 06/07, and 5-6/2018]	537-538	check82.PDF (19KB)

Safe Schools Manual Appendices

Title of Appendices [Last Update]	File Name (size)
List of Appendices [Update #10 dated 08/98, and 5-7/2018]	Applist.PDF (3KB)
Appendix A: Resources [Update #26 dated 9/06, and 5-7/2018]	AppA.PDF (109KB)
Appendix B: Using Safe Schools to Teach Students About Occupational Safety and Health [Update #27 dated 06/07, and 5-7/2018]	AppB.PDF (15KB)
Appendix C: Tips for Making an Inspection a Cooperative Rather Than an Adversarial Experience [Update dated 5-7/2018]	AppC.PDF (17 KB)
Appendix D: Emergency Procedures in Public Secondary Schools in the Event of a Chemical Spill [Update #20 dated 10/03, and 5-7/2018]	AppD.PDF (90 KB)
Appendix E: Text of Selected Regulations [Update #36 dated 05/14, and 5-7/2018]	AppE.PDF (142KB)
Appendix F: Additional Fire, Electric, Health and Safety Related Checklists [Update #33 dated 05/11, and 5-7/2018]	AppF.PDF (28KB)