The Health & Safety (H&S) Management Assistance program provides consultation and coordination of services related to the management of environmental health and safety concerns for school districts. These services may include:

• Assist schools in identifying and prioritizing health and safety programs.
• Annual on-site school district visits that include mock-OSHA inspections and review of safety programs to ensure compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations
• Work with the MN Dept of Education and other Service Cooperatives in the development of future health & safety workshops, meetings, trainings, etc.
• District liaison with the MN Dept of Education for questions/concerns related to Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) funding
• MN Dept of Education contact person for more information on district LTFM/H&S projects and interpretation of fundability approvals
• Personalized service in summarizing communications informing schools of timelines when LTFM reports and other plans need to be submitted to the MDE and review of those plans
• Assistance in determining allowable vs non-allowable LTFM/H&S projects and expenditures
• Assistance in coding LTFM/H&S projects
• Local availability and expertise in assisting with OSHA and LTFM/H&S questions and concerns

For More Information, contact:

Barb Schmitz

20289 190th St SE

Plummer, MN 56748

Phone: 218-465-4009

Cell: 218-280-9180

Email: Barb