School Inspections

Hand Washing Policy and Procedure

Written Abatement Plan Template

Chemical Inventory Spreadsheet for Schools

School Inspection Form

School Information Form

Roof Inspection Form

Environmental Measurement Form

Ohio Administrative Code for Schools

The Clark County Combined Health District conducts comprehensive inspections of all schools in the Clark County on a semi-annual basis. During these inspections, Registered Sanitarians identify health and safety conditions and sanitation practices within the school environment that may pose a threat to students and staff. Items which are focal points during a typical inspection of the school environment include indoor air quality, proper storage and handling of chemical hazards, pest control and pesticide use, playground safety, child care needs, proper food handling in kitchens and cafeterias and general fire and electrical safety. Sanitarians also work closely with school administrators and school nurses and make them aware of public health concerns identified in a school building. By addressing areas of concern, the Board of Health can provide a service to the community that helps improve the learning environment for our children.

The Board of Health is collaborating with other local health departments, the Ohio Environmental Health Association, the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio School Board Association, the Ohio Department of Education, and the Bureau of Workers Compensation to improve the School Environment Inspection Program on a statewide basis. The long term goal of this collaboration is to develop a set of minimum standards through legislation that would serve the needs of our schools and communities, as well as, provide training for sanitarians and allocate funding for program implementation and hazard remediation. These minimum standards will provide a benchmark for schools as they strive to create and maintain a healthy and safe environment. This legislation could also potentially reduce a school district's liability by allowing them to invest in preventative strategies.  A draft School Environment Inspection Program was distributed to local health departments in July of 2005.