Safety Overview

Cheney Public SchoolsFirst, print off the check-off sheet, go over the

Safety Presentation .When you finish, sign the check-off sheet and turn into building secretary. This includes volunteers and

student teachers. This is keeping with state and federal law..

Purpose of Orientation

Provide information regarding the content of the Cheney School District accident prevention program in order to integrate safety and health measures into each job task so that safety practice, accident prevention and job performance become inseparable

Management’s Responsibility

Provide a workplace free of recognized hazards Provide adequate safety devices, safeguards, work

practices, methods, processes, and means Provide training Conduct investigations into cause of accidents Report and maintain records WAC 296-27

Employees’ Responsibility

Cooperate with all employees to eliminate occupational accidents and injuries

Apply the principals of accident prevention in their daily work

Use and properly care for safety devices and equipment

Offer suggestions that may contribute towards a safer work environment

Report unsafe conditions

Accidents and Injuries

Report to supervisor immediately, Complete ESD’s SUPERVISOR INCIDENT INVESTIGATION FORM and follow its direction.

Supervisor evaluates / investigates and initiates action to correct condition

Send report to District office and site Safety Committee

District reports to ESD-101 Risk Manager

First Aid

To provide temporary and immediate careto the injured until medical help arrives

Location of First Aid Equipment Names and Location of First Aid trained personal to

be posted on safety bulletin board Persons required to have First Aid certification;

Supervisors, Voc. Ed. Teachers, PE and Coaches, Lab and Science Teachers, School Bus Drivers, M&O personnel, Day care workers

Potential Hazards on Job Site

Identify (Workplace Hazard Assessment) Report unsafe act or condition Improper use or care of safety devices: machine guards,

ventilation cabinets, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hot pads, etc.

Improper use or care of Personal Protective Equipment: safety glasses, hearing protectors, respirators, gloves, aprons,

EMERGENCIES

Fire: Initiate alarm, evacuate and notify Chemical: Evacuate, notify, clean-up Medical: First Aid, notify, provide assistance Other Examples include weather, flooding,

intruder, etc: Follow direction as provided List emergency phone numbers Call 911

Asbestos

Location and review of management plan Location of asbestos containing materials

within work areas Name and phone number for district contact

person, Jeff McClure (559-4548) Training for Maintenance and Custodial

Staff Re-inspections and notification requirements

Chemical Hazard Communication Program

Regulation requires manufacturers to determine if their products contain hazardous chemicals and to provide that information to the product user

Know and understand the new Global Harmonization Standard for the new Safety Data Sheets.

Our online Safety Data Sheets https://msdsmanagement.msdsonline.com/ebinder/?nas=True

Chemical Hazard Communication

Mary Margaret Pratt (CHS), Chemical Hygiene Officer is the coordinator of all procurement and use of science classroom chemicals

You can also link to our online SDS sheets on the M&O webpage , click the MSDS ONLINE page and follow the link.

All staff need to be trained in the new SDS sheet, if you haven’t been contact M&O.

Generation and Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Science Laboratories Health Rooms Maintenance and Custodial Dept. Transportation Department Art Classrooms Shop Classrooms Contact M&O for disposal 559-4548

Building Safety Committees

Safety policy and function WAC 296-24-045 Members (Each site) Meeting dates and locations (Set and posted) Minutes of meeting recorded Complete Self-inspection of work site, to

include AED and First Aid Kit inspection

Lockout/Tagout

Purpose of program: Control of hazardous stored energy

Recognition of lockout/tagout equipment

Importance of NOT attempting to start up or use equipment that has been locked out or tagged out of service

Respiratory Protection

To protect worker from air-borne contaminates

Respirators are the second line of defense (elimination / engineering)

Medical qualification required Fit testing required

Confined Space Entry Program

WISHA defined spaces: tunnels, crawl spaces, air ducts, vaults, water towers, boilers, mechanical spaces, etc.

Authorized entrance only General staff responsibility: Report

only unsecured hatches, covers, doors

Fall Protection

Required if working above 10 feet Safety Equipment: guardrails, fall

restraint system, fall arrest system No one except M&O personnel can be on a ladder

over four feet tall. Never use the last step on a ladder and never stand on the top of a ladder.

Kids can never be on any ladder.

Hearing Conservation

Hearing lost from noise exposure cannot be restored

Primary elimination by engineering control at the source

Monitor condition Audiometric testing to establish TWA Provide protection and training if needed

Classroom Sanitation

Only district supplied cleaners are allowed in classrooms.

Cleaning wipes must be peroxide based, NOT chlorine bleach.

Room fresheners or air filters of any kind are not allowed in classrooms and will be removed.

Forms and Notices

Forms and Notices are available in the administrative office at each location

Form lists can be obtained from the school secretary

Drug Free Workplace

Board Policy 5257 Possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs

or alcohol by employees poses a difficult and potentially dangerous problem for students as well as staff

It is illegal All employees are subject to this policy

Evacuation and Disaster Planning

Contact Kelly Hembach at 559-4096for further information

Evacuation Plan

Classroom evacuation and fire escape routes

Emergency plans: Posted in each classroom

Evacuate to locations

Disaster Plan

Crisis action / response plan Fire, earthquake, intruder, bomb threats,

active shooter, etc. Posted evacuation routes may be utilized

depending on circumstance Shelter in Place Emergency classroom kits

End of Orientation

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Have a great year!!