Safety Manual-District

CPS is dedicated to providing a safe and healthful environment for students, staff and visitors. Any questions, or comments, should be directed to Steve Knapik EHS/Workers Comp Coordinator  at 513-363-0107 or knapiks@cpsboe.k12.oh.us

As a general reference tool, all staff should utilize the "Employee Safety Handbook" Rev 2009 (PDF, 410KB) Note: this is a general reference tool for all staff; for specific procedures reference "District Safety Manual" below or contact EHS Office for further assistance

District Safety Manual

The following are Sections under the District Safety Manual. If you do not find a program or procedure you are looking for, please contact the EH&S Office directly at the above contact info.

• AED Program

• Aerial Lift Safety Program

  • • • CPS Aerial Lift Operator Approval List

• Asbestos Management Plan: 

  • • • Asbestos-Free Buildings 

      • Non- Asbestos Free Buildings

      • Annual Notification - School AHERA Letter (2024-25)

• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

• Chemical Hygiene Plan 

  • • • Student Safety Contract

      • Chemical List-Restrictions and Limitations 

      • Restricted Chemical Request and Approval

      • Chemical Waste Disposal 

      • Laboratory Safety Survey 

      • Science Safety Update-The Power of Success 

      • Chemical Inventory Instructions

      • Chemical Inventory Sample Template (download and electronic fill-in)

      • Chemical Approval Form

• Communicable Disease Response Plan 

• Confined Space Entry Program

  • • • Confined Space Entry Permit

• Electrical Safety Program

  • • • Energized Work Permit 

• Emergency Eye Wash/Shower Inspection 

• Fall Protection Program

• Forklift/Industrial Truck Safety Program

• CPS Industrial Truck Operator Approval List

Hazard Assessment Tools

• Job Hazard Analysis and Aid Form (download and electronic fill-in)

• Non-routine Task analysis (download and electronic fill-in)

• PreStart Project Checklist (Trades) (download and electronic fill-in)

• Hazard Communications Program  

  • • • Chemical Inventory Instructions 

      • Chemical Inventory Sample Template (download and electronic fill-in)

• Hot Work Permit

• Hearing Conservation Program

• Indoor Environmental Quality Management Plan

• Integrated Pest Management Plan

• LockOut/Tagout Program

  • • • LOTO Procedure Form

• Respiratory Protection Program

  • • • Volunteer Use Form

      • OSHA Medical Approval Questionnaire

• SDS & Chemical Inventory Instructions 

• Silica Exposure Control Plan

• Vehicle Safety Program

  • • • Attachment A: Drivers Authorization Form

      • Attachment B: MVR Disclosure Form

• Water Response and Mold Prevention Program