OAR 419-450-0120: Homeless, Runaway, and Transitional Living Shelters: Environmental Health

A child-caring agency must meet all of the following requirements: (1) The program of the agency must maintain an environment that ensures safety for program staff and children in care. (2) Environmental Health Specialist approval. Prior to licensure and every two years upon license renewal, the program must be assessed and provide documentation of approval by a registered environmental health specialist (see OAR 338-010-0025 to 338-010-0038) for the following safety areas: (a) Food service risk assessment. (b) Drinking water or waste water assessment. (c) Vector and pest control, including the use of pesticides and other chemical agents. (d) Hazardous material management, including handling and storage. (e) Recreation assessments (such as playgrounds, swimming pools, and hot tubs) for injury prevention and hazard mitigation.