Toxic Hazards and Asbestos
The Board is concerned for the safety of students, staff, and the general public and shall attempt to comply with all federal and state statutes and regulations to protect them from hazards that may result from industrial accidents beyond the control of District officials, from the presence of asbestos materials used in previous construction, and from hazardous materials present in the District.
The Board shall appoint a District employee to serve as the designated person who shall carry out the requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Michigan RightTo-Know Rules and Regulations.
The Superintendent may appoint a person(s) to develop and implement the District's approved asbestos management plan and shall develop a specific job description, which shall ensure proper compliance with federal and state laws and the appropriate instruction and in-service of staff and students.
The Board shall, through either a separate contract, a sub clause to an existing contract, or as a part of a negotiated master contract, defend, hold harmless, and indemnify current and former District employees who have been assigned the responsibilities related to the AHERA regulations from any and all demands, claims, suits, actions, and proceedings brought against those individuals as agents and/or employees of the Board, provided that any such incidents arose while those individuals were acting within the scope of their respective employment contracts and were not intentional, negligent, or criminal acts.
The Board shall attempt to maintain a secure liability insurance to help serve as a means of implementing this policy.
