This service provides direct support, assistance, and training to ensure that member school districts are in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to health and safety in the workplace. The Training Specialist is involved with on- and off-site training programs, consultations, and advisement, as well as coordination of compliance activities based on applicable standards and guidelines affecting the following issues:

• AHERA and Asbestos Management Services
• AED Program Leadership
• Blood-borne Pathogens/Infection Control
• Director of Facilities Quarterly Meetings
• Chemical Hygiene and Inventory Control
• District-Wide School Safety Planning
• Building-Level Emergency Planning
• Fall Protection Training
• PPE Training
• Hazard Assessment
• Indoor Air Quality
• Integrated Pest Management
• Lead Hazard Training
• Lock-Out / Tag-Out Awareness Training Respirator Protection Program Maintenance, Fit Testing & Training
• Respirator Use and Care Program
• Right to Know and Hazard Communications Awareness Program
• Fire Safety Inspections
• Hazard Mitigation
• Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Evaluation and Training
• “Get Up, Stand Up” Bullying/Harassment Prevention, Assessment, and Training
• Olweus Bullying Prevention Programs
• I Stand Against Bullying (ISAB) Regional Video Awards
• Lead in Water Testing
• Youth Empowerment Summit (YES)
• School Climate Outreach Program (YES Programming)

Respiratory Protection Programs

Tom Smith, Health, Safety, and Risk Management Specialist
School Support Services

CVES BOCES
1443 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

518-957-2358