School Traffic Safety

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School Traffic Safety
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Introduction

• Tools for staff members to cope with everyday
  on-campus traffic situations

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Questions

• Who is responsible for safe traffic?
• What authority do employees have to deal with
  traffic situations?
• Am I covered by Insurance and Workers Comp?
• What do I need to do?
• What about difficult or disorderly drivers?
• What other resources can be tapped?

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Who is responsible for safe traffic?

• Facilities Professionals
• Design and Maintenance
• Public Safety
• Police Fire
• School Principal Staff
• School Principal Staff
• Ultimately responsible for safety on- campus

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What authority do civilians have to deal with
traffic situations?

• Principal and staff have authority to direct flow
  of traffic and pedestrians on campus
• Right to enter and remain on school grounds
  subject to safe conduct and obedience to school
  rules and staff direction

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Am I covered by insurance?

• Covered by Liability Insurance and Workers Comp
• Any duties that are part of your job
• Any duties that you have been instructed to do by
  your supervisor
• Emergency Management School Emergency Plan
• Document and Report any accidents or incidents

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What do I need to do?

• Make eye contact with drivers and pedestrians
• Use your whole hand when stopping people and
  vehicles
• Be visible and heard! Wear a traffic vest and use
  a whistle
• Explain traffic rules to those not following the
  flow
• Have a handout with the schools traffic flow and
  rules with you
• Report safety hazards immediately

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What about difficult or disorderly drivers?

• Identify repeat offenders by child, vehicle,
  parent or description
• Report them to the principal
• Meeting / Phone Call - Identify unique needs and
  provide information
• Trespass Warning
• Immediate safety hazards
• Drunk or Reckless Drivers
• Weapons
• Life-threatening situations get help!

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What other resources can be tapped?

• Law Enforcement
• Facilities Planning Construction
• Local Traffic Engineers
• School Community - volunteers
• PTA - Parents
• Children - ownership of traffic safety issues
• Others

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