Safety Overview

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Safety Overview

• Cheney Public Schools
• First, print off the sign-off sheet, as you go
  through the presentation make checks when you
  finish a section .When you finish, sign the
  sign-off sheet and turn into your principal. This
  is keeping with state and federal law. Thank you.

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Purpose of Orientation

• To 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

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Managements Responsibility

• To provide a workplace free of recognized hazards
• To provide adequate safety devices, safeguards,
  work practices, methods, processes, and means.
• To provide training.
• To conduct investigations into cause of accidents
• To report and maintain records WAC 296-27

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Employees Responsibility

• To cooperate with all employees to eliminate
  occupational accidents and injuries.
• To apply the principles of accident prevention in
  their daily work.
• To use and properly care for safety devices and
  equipment.
• Offer suggestions that may contribute toward a
  safer work environment.
• Report unsafe conditions.

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Accidents and Injuries

• Report to supervisor immediately, Complete form
  101-0156
• Callgt 509-789-3516 or 1-800-531-4290 To file a
  claim!
• 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

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First Aid

• To provide temporary and immediate care
• to the injured until medical help arrives.
• Know the location of First Aid Equipment.
• Names and Location of First Aid trained personnel
  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, MO
  personnel, Day care workers

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OUTDOOR WORKERSMay 1st through September 30th
only applies to workers who spend more than 15
minutes per hour outdoors.

• Action levels for heat exposure.
• Double layer clothing, sweatshirts over clothes,
  coveralls 77 degrees.
• Vapor barrier clothing for example chemical suit
  52 degrees.
• All other clothing 89 degrees

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• Employees must monitor their own condition and
  are expected and encouraged to drink water
  throughout the day.
• The employer must make water available to
  employees.
• Everyone must be aware of the signs and symptoms
  of heat related illness.
• Hats are mandatory in MO if you work outside and
  the action levels are met.
• All other staff are HIGHLY encouraged to wear
  head protection.

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Signs and Symptoms of heat related illness.

• Heat cramp symptoms include
• Severe, sometimes disabling, cramps that
  typically begin suddenly in the hands, calves or
  feet.
• Hard, tense muscles.
• Heat exhaustion symptoms include
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Excessive thirst
• Muscle aches and cramps
• Weakness
• Confusion or anxiety
• Drenching sweats, often accompanied by cold,
  clammy skin.
• Slowed or weakened heartbeat.
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Agitation
• Heat exhaustion requires immediate attention but
  is not usually life-threatening.

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CONTINUED.

• Heat stroke symptoms include
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Headache.
• Dizziness or vertigo.
• Fatigue.
• Hot, flushed, dry skin.
• Rapid heart rate.
• Decreased sweating.
• Shortness of breath.
• Decreased urination.
• Blood in urine or stool.
• Increased body temperature (104 to 106 degrees
  Fahrenheit).
• Confusion, delirium or loss of consciousness.
• Convulsions.

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CONTINUED.

• Heat stroke can occur suddenly, without any
  symptoms of heat exhaustion. If a person is
  experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat
  stroke, OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY. Any
  delay could be fatal. You should seek emergency
  medical care for anyone who has been in the heat
  and who has the following symptoms
• Confusion, anxiety or loss of consciousness.
• Very rapid or dramatically slowed heartbeat.
• Rapid rise in body temperature that reaches 104
  to 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Either drenching sweats accompanied by cold,
  clammy skin (which may indicate heat exhaustion)
  or a marked decrease in sweating accompanied by
  hot, flushed, dry skin (which may indicate heat
  stroke).
• Convulsions.
• Any other heat-related symptom that is not
  alleviated by moving to a shady or
  air-conditioned area and administering fluids
• ANY SIGN OR SYMPTON MUST BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY
  TO A SUPERVISOR!

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Potential Hazards on Job Site

• Identify (Workplace Hazard Assessment)
• Report unsafe act or condition
• The improper use or care of safety devices
  machine guards, ventilation cabinets, fire
  extinguishers, fire blankets, hot pads, etc.
• The improper use or care of Personal Protective
  Equipment safety glasses, hearing protectors,
  respirators, gloves, aprons.

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EMERGENCIES

• Fire Dont hesitate, 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.
• Call 911

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Asbestos

• Know location of and review management plan.
• Know location of asbestos containing materials
  within your work areas.
• Name and phone number for district contact
  person, Jeff McClure (559-4948)
• Training for Maintenance and Custodial Staff.
• Re-inspections and notification requirements.

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Chemical Hazard Communication Program

• Regulation requires manufacturers to determine if
  their products contain hazardous chemicals and to
  provide that information to the product user
• You must know the location of and review the
  Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) manuals
• Mary Margaret Pratt (CHS), Chemical Hygiene
  Officer is the coordinator of all procurement and
  use of science classroom chemicals.
• All containers must be marked as to contents,
  report any unmarked container.

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Generation and Disposal of Hazardous Waste

• Science Laboratories
• Health Rooms
• Maintenance and Custodial Dept.
• Transportation Department
• Art Classrooms
• Shop Classrooms
• Contact MO for disposal 559-4948

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Building Safety Committees

• Safety policy and function WAC 296-24-045
• Each site is to have safety committee.
• Meeting dates and locations (Set and posted)
• Minutes of meeting are to be recorded and sent to
  MO.
• Committee to complete Self-inspection of work
  site.

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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.

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Respiratory Protection

• To protect worker from air-borne contaminates.
• Respirators are the second line of defense
  ,elimination / engineering is the first.
• Medical qualification is required (contact
  supervisor)
• Fit testing required.

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Confined Space Entry Program

• WISHA defined spaces tunnels, crawl spaces, air
  ducts, vaults, water towers, boilers, mechanical
  spaces, etc.
• Entry permit required (contact supervisor).
• Authorized entrance only
• General staff responsibility Report only
  unsecured hatches, covers, doors, do not enter.

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Fall Protection

• Required if working above 10 feet.
• Safety Equipment guardrails, fall restraint
  system, fall arrest system.
• No one except MO 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.
  NEVER ALLOW STUDENTS TO USE LADDERS.

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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.
• Notify MO if concern exists.

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Forms and Notices

• Forms and Notices are available in the
  administrative office at each location.
• Form lists can be obtained from the school
  secretary

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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.

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Communicable Disease Guidelines

• Use of disposable gloves
• Hand Washing
• Disinfecting techniques
• Waste disposal
• Employee responsibilities

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Use of Disposable Gloves

• Gloves reduce the risk of contact with body
  fluids containing visible blood. This protects
  the caregiver as well as controlling the spread
  of infectious agents from student to student.
• Utility or food handlers plastic gloves may be
  used for changing a diaper and/or when blood is
  not present.

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Disposable Gloves Procedure

• Maintain a supply of gloves in readily accessible
  locations.
• Do not reuse gloves. Use a different set of
  gloves for each student.
• Slip each hand into a clean glove.
• Remove first glove by turning the glove inside
  out as it is pulled over the hand.
• Dispose of the used gloves in a lined waste
  container.
• Wash hands thoroughly, following hand-washing
  procedures.

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Hand Washing

• Hand washing is the single most important
  practice in preventing transmission of infectious
  organisms.

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Hand Washing Procedures

• Ensure that each hand sink is supplied with
  dispensable soap and disposable paper towels.
• Wet hands thoroughly under warm water.
• Dispense soap into wet hands.
• Vigorously rub hands together for one minute,
  paying particular attention to nails, cuticles,
  spaces between fingers, and under jewelry.
• Thoroughly rinse hands.

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Hand Washing Procedures (continued)

• Shake hands to remove excess water.
• Dry hands using a disposable towel. Avoid the use
  of nondisposable towels.
• After drying hands, use the towel to turn off
  the water.
• Dispose of paper towel in a waste receptacle.

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Evacuation and Disaster Planning

• Contact Jeff McClure at 559-4948for further
  information.
• Contact each building supervisor for information
  concerning each sites plans.

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Evacuation Plan

• Know your classroom evacuation and fire escape
  routes.If unsure contact building supervisor.
• Emergency plans Must be posted in each
  classroom.
• Evacuate to planned locations.Know your site
  plans.If unsure contact building supervisor.

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Disaster Plans

• 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.
• Know your sites plan! Contact your supervisor!

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End of Orientation

• Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
• Have a great year and be careful out there!!