How do schools operated by the California Youth Authority comply with the Healthy Schools Act?
The school administrator is required to notify the facility’s chief medical officer (CMO) at least 72 hours before an application. The CMO must then take any steps necessary to protect the health of the pupils. The State Department of Health Services (DHS) recommends the following: (1) the CMO of each facility should provide a list of all pesticides expected to be used in the facility during the year with a copy of the product label (or product U.S. EPA registration number), and the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each item on the list; (2) the yearly list of pesticides anticipated to be used should be posted at the entry to the facility and a copy provided to all staff members; (3) pest control businesses should provide the CMO specific pesticide use information for school applications; (4) staff assigned to pest control duties and contracted pest control businesses should give the CMO 72 hours notice of specific applications; (5) employees must be trained before handling any pe
