Your safety Your safety comes first! comes first! Safety training for New Safety training for New Teachers Teachers Office of Education, Southeastern California Conference
Dec 15, 2015
Your safety Your safety comes first!comes first!Your safety Your safety comes first!comes first!
Safety training for New TeachersSafety training for New Teachers
Office of Education, Southeastern California Conference
School environments pose hazards all their own
• Back safety• Electrical safety • Fires and fire extinguishers • Hazard communication • Slips, trips and falls• Housekeeping• Ergonomics
Back Safety
B is for BALANCE.
A is for ALIGN.
C stands for CONTRACT your stomach muscles
and keep the load CLOSE to your body.
K is for KNEES.
Electrical Safety
•Extension cords may not be used as permanent wiring•Surge protectors must be plugged directly into a wall outlet, not into another surge protector or extension cord•Breakers should not be reset without finding a cause for outage•Frayed power cords should not be used•Do not overload circuits•Electrical outlets within six feet of a water source require a GFCI
Fires and Fire Extinguishers
Pull the pin
Aim the nozzle at the base
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep the nozzle back and forth
Hazard Communication• A right to know
• About anything that poses a health or physical danger
• Additional hazardous chemicals or materials
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• A right to tell– Report hazards or concerns
without reprisal
Housekeeping
Keep doorways and aisles unobstructed and free of clutter
Close drawers when not in use; open only 1 file drawer at a time
Wipe up spills immediately
Cut loose carpet threads
Prevent and eliminate mold and excessive dust
Put extension cords away when not in use
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)• Do not overwater plants—moisture can
accumulate causing mildew and mold problems.• Report water leaks.• Keep work area clean—don’t store open food.• Wipe down desks, phones, computer keyboards,
and door handles.
Use fragrances sparingly.