5.2.3 Water Evaluation at Physical Locations Policy

POLICY TYPE: 5.0 Educational Program Policies \ 5.2 Field Trips
EFFECTIVE DATE:	LAST REVISED: 2023-09-09
THIS POLICY APPLIES TO: Contractors – Individuals engaged to provide services under a contract with SelfDesign Learning Foundation Support Providers – Individuals engaged under a contract or agreement with SelfDesign Learning Foundation to provide services for a specific learner Families – Learners and parents(s)/guardian(s) of learners participating in SelfDesign Learning Foundation’s programs Volunteers – Individuals providing goods/services under the terms of an agreement with SelfDesign Learning Foundation Board Members – Members of the Board of Directors for SelfDesign Learning Foundation and the Foundation for SelfDesign (FSD)

Policy Statement

SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is committed to the health and safety of all its learners and community members.

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Policy

SelfDesign Learning Foundation will, at the request of the Provincial Health Officer via the Ministry to all school districts in the province, evaluate the water quality in all buildings where SelfDesign Learning Community offers in-person programs for learners.

Protocol

Evaluate the procedures established by the building owner(s) to test water quality.
Ensure that the reported levels from the tested facility comply with the Maximum Allowable Concentration of Lead, as set out by Health Canada in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. These guidelines set a maximum acceptable concentration of 0.005 mg/L (5 parts per billion) for total lead in drinking water, measured at the tap.
Ensure that re-testing occurs at a minimum of every three years.
Address any mitigations resulting from testing.

5.2.3 Water Evaluation at Physical Locations Policy

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