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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 22. Social Services |
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Agency 40. Department of Social Services |
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Chapter 185. Chapter 185 |
Section 280. Hazardous substances and other harmful agents
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A. No center shall be located where conditions exist that would be hazardous to the health and safety of children.
B. Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
1. If a key is used, the key shall not be accessible to the children.
2. Exception: Cleaning supplies to clean and sanitize the diapering area or toilet chairs do not need to be kept locked during diapering or toilet training time as long as they are inaccessible to children.
C. Pesticides or insecticides shall not be stored in areas used by children or in areas used for food preparation or storage.
D. Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food.
E. Cleaning materials (e.g., detergents, sanitizers and polishes) and insecticides/pesticides shall be stored in areas physically separate from each other.
F. Hazardous substances shall be stored in the original container unless this container is of such a large size that its use would be impractical.
G. If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents and shall not resemble food or beverage containers.
H. Cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children.
I. Hazardous art and craft materials shall not be used with children.
J. Smoking shall be prohibited in the interior of a center that is not used for residential purposes.
K. In residential areas of the center and outside the center, smoking shall be prohibited in the presence of children.
Historical Notes
Former 22VAC15-30-350 derived from VR175-08-01 § 4.4, eff. November 1, 1993; amended, Volume 12, Issue 04, eff. March 1, 1996; Volume 14, Issue 21, eff. September 1, 1998; Volume 21, Issue 12, eff. June 1, 2005; amended and renumbered as 22VAC40-185-280, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 01, eff. November 1, 2012.