Our vision: A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.
School Safety
The Pollution Prevention Partnership is comprised of representatives from cities, counties, and health districts. Funding assistance is provided by the Department of Ecology and allows the program to provide free hands-on-assistance to Small Quantity Generators* (typically small businesses and organizations) who wish to improve their practices by reducing impacts to human health and the environment.
This is accomplished through technical assistance visits that are designed to reduce or eliminate hazardous waste and pollutants at the source. A local pollution prevention specialist will meet with your organization to evaluate current activities and practices. They will discuss concerns, observations, solutions, and work directly to help solve common challenges around dangerous wastes, stormwater, solid waste, and spill prevention. This collaborative process limits liability, reduces risk, and improves work environments.
If you would like to learn more about this program, contact your local specialist at 360-728-2235.
Our Pollution Prevention Specialists Can...
Review your spill prevention plans.
Help you implement best practices for dangerous waste storage and disposal.
Explain hazardous waste regulations that apply to your business.
Help you locate recycling or disposal resources for hazardous waste.
Provide no-charge equipment such as secondary containment pallets, spill kits, and drum covers.
What's a Small Quantity Generator?
Most businesses in Washington generate some amount of hazardous waste. If your business is a Small Quantity Generator, there are special rules you need to follow.
By Taking Steps to Prevent Pollution, You Can...
Avoid contamination of local streams and Puget Sound
Protect the health and safety of your employees
Increase efficiency and reduce cost
Comply with regulations and avoid fines
Reduce liabilities
Get recognized for your efforts
Solid & Hazardous Waste
Waste Handling
A to Z
Report a Problem
Schools
Secure Medicine Return
Disposing of Needles
Pollution Prevention Assistance
Helping School Be Safe and Healthy Places to Learn & Play
Our office as mandated by WAC 246-366 is required to provide oversight for student safety and health in the school environment. Our inspectors work to provide a safe and healthy environment for children enrolled in private or public (K – 12) schools by:
Reviewing and approving new construction and remodel school plans;
Performing Kitchen inspections;
Performing Pool Inspections;
Providing Technical assistance for local source control for small quantity hazardous waste generators;
Responding to school complaints- air, mold, safety, temperature;
Monitoring school illness/absenteeism;
Performing and reporting on periodic school health and safety inspections.
If You Are Planning To:
Open a new school;
Make any addition to or remodel an existing school;
Complete a major alteration of an existing facility; and/or
Alter, replace or improve any of the utilities connected to the facilities
Call (360) 728-2235 for more information.
Ready to apply? School Construction Review Application
Resources for a Safe and Healthy Classroom
General
Resource Hub for Schools | WA Department of Health
School Safety Center | WA OSPI
School Safety Regulations | WA Legislature
Indoor Air Quality
Tools for Schools | EPA
Pesticides
Have a health concern at a school or childcare center?
Report it online.
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