Miners/Panther Valley School Health Index Module 8 Physical Environment Question Title * 1. Thank you for taking the time to participate in the Panther Valley Healthy Schools survey. Please select the answer that best describes you. Student Parent/Guardian/Grandparent of a school aged child Faculty/Staff/Administration Community Member Other Question Title * 2. Does the school provide a safe physical environment, inside and outside school buildings, by following all of these practices?* Flooring surfaces are slip-resistant and stairways have sturdy guardrails* Poisons and chemical hazards are labeled and are stored in locked cabinets* First-aid equipment and notices describing safety procedures are available* First-aid/school nurse office is equipped with running water* All areas of the school have sufficient lighting, and secluded areas are sealed off or supervised* Smoke alarms, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers are installed and operational* Pedestrians are offered special protection, including crossing guards, escorts, crosswalks, and safe bus and car loading* A variety of methods are used to keep weapons out of the school environment* School buses do not idle while loading or unloading students, to reduce emission of diesel exhaust and fine particles* Spaces and facilities for physical activity (including playgrounds and sports fields) meet or exceed recommended safety standards* The campus and buildings are pleasant and welcoming (e.g., uncluttered, uncrowded, well-lit, graffiti-free) Yes, all of these practices are followed All the safety practices are followed, but at times the school has temporary lapses in one of them One of the safety practices is not followed, or at times the school has temporary lapses in more than one of them More than one of the safety practices are not followed Question Title * 3. Does your school have a school environmental health program that addresses each of the following components to maintain a healthy physical environment?* Effective cleaning and maintenance* Mold and moisture prevention* Chemical and environmental contaminant hazard reduction* Ventilation maintenance* Pest prevention and pesticide exposure reduction Yes, our school has a school environmental health program that addresses all five components Our school has a school environmental health program that address three or four components Our school has an environmental health program that addresses two components Our school has a school environmental health program that addresses one or no components or does not have an environmental safety program Question Title * 4. Does your school take steps to effectively manage an environmental health and/or safety program in each of the following ways?* Organize key school staff to develop, implement, and monitor the environmental health and safety program, based on an established action plan and tracking system* Communicate the goals of the program to school staff, teachers, students and/or families* Regularly assess the school environment for potential health risks* Train staff on how to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)* Develop plans to address potential environmental health and safety risks* Evaluate the implementation policies and practices developed as part of the program Yes, in four or more ways Yes, in two or three ways Yes, in one way No, our school does not have an environmental health or safety program or take steps to manage such a program Question Title * 5. Does your school provide professional development and training for key staff (e.g., facility manager, maintenance staff, custodian, teachers, etc.) on managing school environmental health and safety? Yes, our school provides professional development and training to all staff members Our school provides professional development and training to most staff members Our school provides professional development and training to some staff members No, our school does not provide professional development and training to staff members on managing school environmental health safety Question Title * 6. Does your school encourage student involvement in promoting school environmental health in each of the following ways?* Incorporates environmental health curricula and lesson plans in classroom learning* Encourages students to complete school projects related to environmental health * Engages students in extracurricular activities related to environment or environmental health* Gives students opportunities to volunteer to contribute to maintaining school environmental health Yes, in all four ways Yes, in two or three ways Yes, in one way In none of these ways Question Title * 7. Does your school consistently implement all of the following school cleaning and maintenance practices?* Schedule routine cleaning when students are not in the building* Use cleaning products as instructed on the product label* Store cleaning products in locations that are not accessible to students* Maintain and up-to-date inventory of all cleaning products used* Regularly clean and remove dust from hard, impermeable surfaces with a water-dampened cloth* Wipe up paint chips with a wet sponge or rag* Vacuum using high-efficiency vacuums and filters (e.g., high efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA))* Ensure garbage is store in appropriate containers and disposed of properly at the end of each day* Use floor mats at building entrances to reduce the amount of dust and soil tracked into school buildings* Thoroughly clean kitchens, cafeterias, and other food use areas* Monitor the interior of the roof for water damage* Inspect windows and doors for physical damage and improper seals* Ensure all windows and doors are functioning properly* Cut back overgrown vegetation near exterior walls* Inspect ceiling and duct work for deteriorating tiles and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) lining, as well as loose insulation Yes, all of these practices are implemented consistently Most of these practices are implemented consistently Only a few of these practices are implemented consistently None of these practices are implemented consistently Question Title * 8. Does your school consistently use the safest and lowest risk approach to controlling problems with pests by implementing the following integrated pest managements practices?* Monitor potential pest infestations with regular and detailed inspections* Use adequate sanitation practices (e.g., cover trash cans, place dumpsters away from buildings and entryways) and structural modifications (sealing holes and openings and repair screening, door sweeps) to minimize pests* Use proper food handling, preparation, and storage techniques* Use pest removal strategies first before using pesticides, such as sticky traps, pheromone traps, vacuuming and insect light traps* Use low risk pesticides (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) after all other non-pesticide removal strategies have been tried and when no alternative measures are practical* Be sure no students and staff members are in the area* Refrain from calendar based pesticide applications; use baits when possible* Notify parents, employees, and students of all pesticide applications Yes, all of these practices are implemented consistently Most of these practices are implemented consistently Only a few of these practices are implemented consistently None of these practices are implemented consistently Question Title * 9. Thanks again for participating. Please provide any comments or feedback regarding any of the survey questions and/or suggestions on how to improve the health and wellness of Panther Valley. Done