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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 locate recycling or disposal resources for hazardous waste.

Help you implement best management practices for stormwater.

Provide useful tools such as spill kits.

Explain hazardous waste regulations that apply to your business.

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

Comply with regulations and avoid fines.

Increase efficiency and reduce cost.

Protect the health and safety of employees.

Reduce liablities.

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: 

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  • 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 now? School Construction Review Application 



Teachers Resources for a Safe and Healthy Classroom


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The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) website and the School Health and Safety Guide are good resources for information about school health and safety.  The Tools for Schools website and the Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices manual provide information about school indoor air quality.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that schools use Integrated Pesticide Management (IPM) to reduce pesticide risk and exposure to children.  You can learn more about school safety by visiting the School Safety Center—a great resource for parents and school staff. 

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