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School Safety Training

Safety and Health Program

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Notice

This presentation is provided to all Educational Service District 101 (ESD 101) schools at no cost.

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Questions may be directed to the ESD 101 Risk Manager.

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Goals

Management’s responsibilities and commitment

Hazard assessment Hazard controls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training Quiz

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Safe Workplace RuleWAC 296-800-11005

Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards You must “provide your employees a workplace

free from recognized hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause, serious injury or death.”

A hazard is recognized • if it is commonly known in the employer’s industry, or,• if there is evidence that the employer knew, or,• should have known of the existence of the hazard, or, • if it can be established that any reasonable person would

have recognized the hazard.

 

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Core Elements

Management leadership and commitment Employee participation Hazard identification Hazard controls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Information and training Program evaluation

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Management Leadership

Recognize responsibilities of managers, supervisors, employees

Designate person to respond to safety issues (Safety Program Manager)

Delegate authority Provide controls and PPE Provide information and training Provide resources such as time and money

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Management Responsibilities

Support injury and illness prevention efforts Conduct safety audits and correct deficiencies Investigate all accidents Determine cause:

• “action” (person) or, • “condition” (place or thing) or, • both

Provide effective training Enforce safety rules and procedures Maintain compliance with WISHA requirements

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Employee Responsibilities

Report work-related injuries or illnesses

Report unsafe conditions or work practices

Wear required PPE Do not operate machinery or

power tools unless trained Use safe lifting techniques Maintain good housekeeping

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Safety and Health Policy

Goal is to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards

Comply with all WISHA safety standards Provide PPE Encourage employee involvement

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Employee Participation

Communicate workplace safety issues

Provide relevant safety information

Know how to report accidents and hazards

Contribute to, and be involved in,

your school district’s safety programs

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Hazard Assessment

Use a variety of types of examination Review safety and health information Conduct workplace inspections Evaluate equipment, materials, and

processes Observe employees as they do their jobs Review all reported accidents

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Facility Inspections

Inspect for unsafe working conditions

Inspect regularly Document the

correction of unsafe conditions

Involve employees in conducting self-inspections

Utilize the K-12 Health & Safety Guide

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Facility Inspection Forms

Machines and equipment Electrical components Fire safety equipment Walking and working

surfaces Chemical storage

and handling General safety

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Safety Suggestions

Employees are a valuable resource in identifying/controlling workplace hazards

Designate a place to turn in suggestions Provide a form for Safety Suggestions Discuss safety suggestions at all Safety

Committee meetings Review and follow up on suggestions

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Safety Committee

Consists of administration, certified and classified employees

Reviews safety programs and procedures Reviews accident reports and investigations Discusses & suggests improvement to safety and

to the accident prevention program Reports observations of unsafe conditions Meets (at least) four times each year Send copy of minutes to ESD 101 Risk Manager

immediately after each meeting for review

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Accident Investigation

Include all injuries, illnesses, first-aid incidents, and near-misses

Investigate immediately Include management

and employees Develop and implement

corrective actions

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Goals

Management’s responsibilities and commitment

Hazard assessment Hazard controls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training Quiz

Hazard Control

Engineering controls Safe work practices Administrative controls PPE

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Safe Work Practices

Develop safe work practices for each job Perform a Hazard Analysis Inspect equipment and work area List required PPE Reference other safety procedures

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Safety Disciplinary Policy

Knowing or intentional violation of safety rule or safe work practice

1st offense— verbal or written warning

2nd offense— written warning or suspension

3rd offense— suspension or termination

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Safety Leadership

Motivate safe behavior by employees Encourage (require) use of PPE Recognition for safety suggestions Encourage reporting of near-miss incidents Recognition for involvement in the safety

committee and/or the safety and health program

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Conduct Training

Safety orientation for all new employees When new processes or procedures

are introduced As required by WISHA regulations When safety performance has been slipping Following an injury accident To keep employee safety awareness at

a high level

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Training Topics

Contents of safety and health program How to recognize workplace hazards Hazard prevention and controls Specific job safety and health assessments Specific safe work practices Hazard analysis of specific jobs

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Recordkeeping

Document the following: Safety training Hazard analysis Safe work practices Facility inspections Safety committee

recommendations Accident investigations (Schools are exempt from

“OSHA 300” requirements)

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Program Evaluation

Review the effectiveness of the school district’s safety program

Update components annually Update if significant changes

are made to facility or operations Involve certified and classified employees

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Goals

Management’s responsibilities and commitment

Hazard assessment Hazard controls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training Quiz

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Summary

Management’s committed leadership Employee involvement Hazard assessments Control of workplace hazards Personal Protective Equipment Employee training

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Quiz

1. The Safe Workplace Rule requires employers to provide a workplace free of what?

2. Name one thing that management can do to show commitment to the safety and health program.

3. Name one thing employees can do to be involved in the safety and health program.

4. The workplace should be inspected for unsafe conditions annually. True or False

5. Name two general items to look at when doing a facility self-inspection.

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Quiz (cont.)

6. When identifying hazard control measures, control with PPE first. True or False

7. What is the goal of an accident investigation?

8. Name one way to encourage employees to follow safe work practices.

9. Name one of the topics that employees should be trained on.

10.Why is it important for employees to be involved in the safety and health program?

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Quiz Answers

1. The workplace must be free of recognized safety & health related hazards.

2. Conduct safety audits, investigate accidents, provide training, or support employee involvement.

3. Report injuries, report unsafe conditions, wear PPE, etc.

4. False. Self-inspect the facility on a more regular basis, such as monthly.

5. Machines, electrical components, fire safety equipment, walking surfaces, etc.

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Quiz Answers (cont.)

6. False. First look at engineering controls. Look at PPE last.

7. Determine causal factors and corrective actions.

8. Safety disciplinary policy and/or personal recognition.

9. Hazards of their job, control measures, or safe work practices.

10.Employees know best the hazards of their job.