CODE: 4112.4
SECTION: INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL
EMPLOYEE HEALTH
Examinations
All newly employed staff shall be required to undergo the physical examination requirements outlined in New Jersey statute. Employees may be required to undergo an annual physical examination.
The results of all required employee medical examinations shall be made known to the Superintendent of Schools on a confidential basis, discussed with the employee, and made a part of his/her confidential medical record. In the event of an unsatisfactory report, the Superintendent of Schools shall base any recommendation to the board for further examination upon a conference with the district medical inspector. The West Milford Board of Education shall assume the fee for all required examinations made by the school medical inspector, but an employee may, at his/her own expense, be examined by a physician of his/her choice.
The West Milford Board of Education may also require a physical or mental examination of any staff member at any time, whenever, in the judgment of the board, the employee shows evidence of deviation from normal physical or mental health. A written account of the reasons for the recommendation shall be sent to the employee.
The report of each such examination shall include a statement by the examining physician as to any physical or mental condition noted likely to prevent the person examined from performing all duties and responsibilities of the position sought or occupied, or a statement that no such condition exists.
Occupational Containment of Blood Borne Pathogens
The West Milford Board of Education is committed to provide a safe and healthful work environment for staff. In pursuit of this endeavor, an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) shall be implemented to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens in accordance with federal regulations.
The ECP shall assist the district in implementing and ensuring compliance with the OSHA blood borne pathogens standard, thereby protecting employees. This ECP includes:
A. Identification of tasks procedures and job classifications where occupational exposure to blood occurs;
B. Procedures for investigating and evaluating the circumstances surrounding an exposure incident; and;
C. The schedule and method for implementing the specific sections of the standard, including:
1. Methods of compliance.
2. Hepatitis B vaccination.
3. Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up.
4. Hazard communication requirements.
5. Employee training.
6. Record keeping.
First Reading: December 12, 2000
Adopted: December 19, 2000