Transcript Safety in the Classroom

Safety in the
Classroom
John Lutz
LCESC
Safety Officer
A neat, supervised classroom is a safe
classroom.
Electricity
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Avoid use of extension cords.
If you must use one, use a HEAVY DUTY
CORD; do not overload.
Place cords where no one will trip over
them.
Space Heaters
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If you must use a heater, place it away
from anything that might catch fire.
Be sure it is turned off when not in use
(better yet… unplug it)
Always unplug at the end of the day.
Ladders
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If you need something out of reach, never
stand on a chair, desk or window sill.
Ask the custodian for a ladder.
Be cautious about having a student climb
to obtain something overhead.
Spray Cleaners
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Do not bring any kind of spray or cleaner
into the classroom.
Students might have allergies, asthma,
etc.
Ask the custodian for spray cleaners.
The custodian will know if there are any
harmful chemicals in the cleaners used in
the building.
Material Data Sheet (MSDS)
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OSHA requires that a Material Data Sheet
(MSDS) be on file for any cleaner used in
the school.
If you insist on bringing something in, tell
your custodian so that he can obtain an
MSDS for that item.
Lock up anything you bring in.
Material Data Sheet (MSDS)
MSDS Lists:
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Section 1: Manufacturer/ Name
Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
Section 3: Physical Data
Section 4: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Section 5: Reactivity Data
Section 6: Health Hazard Data
Section 7: Precaution for Safe Handling and
Use
Section 8: Control Measures
Bug Sprays or Deodorizers
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Don’t bring them into the classroom.
Ask the custodian to spray for you.
You would not want a child to have a
reaction or become ill due to a spray you
brought in.
Shelves
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Don’t overload. If it is bowing, it is
overloaded.
An overloaded shelf can fall and injure a
child.
If you are hanging a shelf close to the
ceiling, OSHA regulates distance between
the sprinkler and items on the shelf.
TV Stands & Carts
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Be careful about allowing students to
move TVs on carts. Students have been
killed by falling TVs.
Folding Tables
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Folding tables can be dangerous if not set
up properly. Be cautious of allowing
students to move them or set them up.
Food
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If having a snack or party, be aware of
food contents; students may have
allergies to peanuts, peanut oil, peanut
butter, etc.
Don’t depend on a student to tell you
about their allergies.
See the student’s emergency medical
form or ask parents for this information
when planning to provide food.
Classroom Volunteers
Parents Visiting the School
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Check your district policy on volunteers
and visitors in the classroom.
Do not share confidential information with
volunteers and visitors.
Student Pick - Up
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Be aware of who is permitted to pick a
student up from school.
Examine notes carefully; if in doubt call
the parent.
The student’s Emergency Medical Form
should list the individuals approved to
pick up a child.
Administering Medication
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Check the district policy on administering
medication, inhalers, etc.
Be cautious of allowing students to use
hand cream or lotions which could trigger
an allergic reaction.
Some students have extremely sensitive
skin.
Lice
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Know your district policy on dealing with
Lice (Pediculus humanus capitis).
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/lice/factsht_head_lice.htm
Tornado and Fire Drill
Procedures
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Post Tornado and Fire Drill Procedures.
Review the procedures with classroom aides
and students.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE the drill.
Teach students how to line up, exit the room and
the building safely and in an orderly fashion.
Take your grade book with you.
Check for missing students.
Whenever a new student or staff member joins
your class, go over these procedures with them.
Make sure you know your building procedures!
Hazards
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Always be on the look out for potential
safety hazards.
Report any hazards to the Principal and/
or Custodian.
Protect you students!
New Staff and Students
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Always cover your classroom procedures
and routines with new students and staff.
Save a copy of the letter that you send
home at the beginning of the year. You will
want to share the same information with
students who join your class later in the
year.
Reporting Injuries
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Your district should have a procedure for
reporting any injuries that take place at
school.
Check with your building principal to see
if there is a form that you need to use.
Report of
Occupational Injury
Or Illness
Lifting & Sitting
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When lifting, lift with your legs.
Learn the proper posture for setting at
your desk (sitting improperly for years
can cause irreparable harm and
discomfort).
Elbow and hand placement on the
computer keyboard is important to avoid
injury.
Bullying
Stop Bullying when you see it.
 You can make a difference to a
child who is being bullied.
 Make school a happy place for all
students!
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Bullying
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160,000 children miss school each day
because they are afraid (Fried & Fried,1996)
Former school bullies are 4 times more likely
to be convicted of serious crimes by the time
they are 24 (Olweus, 1993)
Know the characteristics of targets and
bullies.
Terrorism
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Be aware of anything unusual or
suspicious in the building or on school
grounds – it could be a bag, box or
person.
Your district and building should have a
school safety plan.
Contact Me
John Lutz
Special Education Supervisor, Safety Officer,
Transportation and Maintenance Contact
Licking County Educational Service Center
675 Price Road
Newark, OH 43055
Ph. (740) 349-6101
Cell 740-404-4150
Fax (740) 349-6107
E-Mail: [email protected]