The Safety Department coordinates the district's safety and risk management program and provides guidance to schools and departments in maintaining a safe physical environment, adhering to safety regulations, and maintaining required records.
The Department also serves as District liaison with local, state, & federal agencies including OSHA, DOT, Fire Department, Health Department, Risk Management, and Emergency Management.
The Department oversees the following School programs:
• General Liability Claims - Injury and Property Damage• Bus Stop Safety Issue • Crossing Guards: APPLY NOW• Principals Monthly Fire Drill and Inspections• Fire Evacuation Plans • School Emergency Responder Training• Student Accident Reporting• Traffic and Car Pool Safety• Off-Duty Traffic Officers• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazard Communication training• OSHA Recordkeeping• Hepatitis B Vaccinations• Personal Protective Equipment• Tornado Safety Plans• Nuclear Emergency Evacuation Plans• Chemical Hygiene Plans• Hazardous Chemical Disposal• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Inventory
The Department serves as CMS liaison for the following Agencies and Programs:
• Mecklenburg County All-Hazards Advisory Committee - AHAC• American Red Cross Emergency Shelter Operations • CDC’s Cities Readiness Initiative - CRI • FEMA School Nuclear Response Plans• School Crossing Guard Program• Mecklenburg County Fire & Life Safety Bowl• North Carolina Statewide Tornado Drill• Building Services Annual Safety Conference