●HAZARD COMMUNICATION ●EXPOSURE CONTROL ● SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS

●LADDER SAFETY ●PLAYGROUND SAFETY

2015-2016

Union Endicott Schools

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You should be able to answer the questions listed below after training.

HAZARD COMMUNICATION/ RIGHT TO KNOW

1.Where are Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) located or how can I access the MSDs for

chemicals that I use at work?

2.How do I use a Material Safety Data Sheet to create a label and information do I need to create

for a label?

3.What information do I need to provide to the employer?

4.What are the new Global Harmonization changes to the Hazard Communication Law

1910.1200 and how will this affect me as an employee?

EXPOSURE CONTROL for BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS 1.What does HIV, HBV and HCV mean? What are the symptoms of each? 2. What does the term “Universal Precautions” mean? 3. What are the transmission routes of bloodborne pathogens in the classroom workplace or the special education classroom? In the Physical Education or coaching workplace? In the Health Office or during a medical emergency? On the school bus? 4.What is the proper procedure for removal and disposal of latex or latex free disposable gloves? 5. What is the proper procedure for disinfection of surfaces with a labeled product? 6. Who are the employees with exposure in the UE district and what does this mean for those employees? 7. The Hepatitis B Vaccination series requires __ injections to provided immunity to Hepatitis B? 8. What is the procedure if you as a staff member come into contact with a blood or blood containing bodily fluid? 9. Are there preventative treatments for bloodborne pathogen diseases? SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS AND LADDER SAFETY 1.Can Slips, Trips and Falls be prevented? How? 2.Does proper ladder safety include inspection of the ladder prior to use, proper set up and location of the ladder in a safe manner, use of the “belt buckle” or “belly button” rule to maintain balance on a ladder, proper collapsing, carrying and storage of a ladder? 3.Should you tell someone and mark a ladder or stepladder to remove from service if it is damaged in some way – such as a step or spreader bar being broken, or other damage? 4. What preventative steps could each of us take to prevent slips, trips and falls?

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UECSD SAFETY DATA SHEET FACT SHEET Safety Data Sheets are located in the school building main offices, head custodian

office, Cafeteria, Science, Technology & Art Department Chairpersons

DEFINITIONS

ACUTE Short duration, single contact with one chemical, usually reversible effect

CARCINOGEN A chemical that causes malignant tumors. OSHA considers a chemical to be a carcinogen or if it is (a)listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen or (b) is listed by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) as a carcinogen or (c) is regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

CHEMICAL Means any element, chemical compound or mixture of elements and/or compounds

CHRONIC Repeated exposure to one chemical sometimes with delayed effects and usually irreversible effects

COMBUSTIBLE CHEMICAL

Any liquid having a flashpoint at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit but below 200 degrees Fahrenheit

COMPRESSED GAS (a) A gas or mixture of gases that exceeds an absolute pressure of 40 psi at 70 F in a container

(b) A gas or mixture of gases that exceeds an absolute pressure of 104 psi at 130 F

(c) A liquid having a vapor pressure exceeding 40 psi at 100 F

CORROSIVE A chemical that causes irreversible destruction of living tissue at the site of contact. Strong acids, bases, dehydrating agents and oxidizing agents are corrosive. Chemicals having a pH less than 2.0 or greater than 12.5 are corrosive.

FLASHPOINT The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off a vapor in sufficient concentration to ignite.

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL

Any chemical which is either a physical or health hazard.

IRRITANT A chemical that causes reversible inflammation at the site of contact. Exposure may result in tearing, coughing, rashes, headaches, temporary damage to eye, skin or respiratory tract.

LABEL Any written, printed or graphic material affixed to a hazardous chemical container.

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)

Written or printed materials concerning a hazardous chemical which is prepared to contain the following information: identity used on the label, chemical and common names, if chemical is a mixture the chemical and common names of the ingredients in the mixture, primary routes of entry, the permissible exposure limit (PEL) and the threshold limit value (TLV)

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DEFINTIONS – continued

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) Continued

whether the chemical is listed on the National Toxicology Program, Annual Report on Carcinogens, or found to be potentially carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), safe handling procedures for cleanup and disposal of spills, leaks, maintenance of contaminated equipment, first aid procedures, and emergency information contacts.

OXIDIZER A chemical that initiates or promotes combustion in other materials which leads to fire from itself o through the release of oxygen or other gases

PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL)

Is the OSHA defined limit at which an average worker can be exposed to the chemical without showing ill effects based upon a 40 hour/ week, 8 hours/day work week.

PHYSICAL HAZARD A chemical which is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas, an explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, a pyrophoric, unstable or water reactive.

PYROPHORIC A chemical that ignites spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130 F.

SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)

A standardized 16 section format that will be replacing Material Safety Data Sheets under the May 2012 revision to 1910.1200

SENSITIZER A chemical that causes mainly skin and respiratory reactions in a majority of exposed people or animals after the first exposure.

SYNERGISTIC EFFECT Combining chemicals that may cause a greater or different effect than either of the original chemical abilities. For example mixing toilet bowl cleaner and bleach can produce a poisonous gas.

TARGET ORGAN EFFECT Chemicals may attack only specific bodily organs such as hepatotoxins causing liver damage, or mutagens or teratogens target reproductive systems.

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUES (TLV)

A value set by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) regarding the maximum permissible level at which an average worker (175 lb. male) can be exposed to the chemical without showing adverse effects after a 40 hour work week at 8 hours per day.

UNSTABLE (REACTIVES) Chemicals that will react violently if they are subject to movement, pressure, or high temperature.

WATER REACTIVE Chemicals that react with water, steam, or other sources of moisture to produce a flammable, poisonous or corrosive gas.

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UECSD MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FACT SHEET LABELING: Needed on any product in the school. A label will need

to be created and contain the information listed below if

a package label from the manufacture is not on the

bottle, such as for products mixed up for concentrates

or if the label is damaged or it is not able to be read

1. Name of Product and Manufacturer

2. Manufacturer Contact information – medical emergency phone # preferred

3. Signal Word – Danger or Warning

4. Pictogram(s)

5. Hazard Statement to address personal safety precautions including

Routes of entry into body, hazards and how to protect the human body

Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin, Eyes and how to protect those routes of entry

with correct PPE

6. Precautionary Statement(s) for

a. prevention (to minimize exposure);

b. response (in case of accidental spill

c. exposure emergency response, (and first-aid);

d. storage; and disposal

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Information on AP and CP Seals – on ART PRODUCTS

Products bearing the AP seal of the Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) are certified non-toxic. A medical expert evaluates each product and its ingredients. A product can be certified non-toxic only if it contains no materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans, or to cause acute or chronic health problems. AP certification is reviewed by ACMI's Toxicological Advisory Board. These products are certified by

ACMI to be labeled in accordance with the chronic hazard labeling standard, ASTM D-4236 and federal law P.L. 100-695.

Products bearing the CL seal of the Art & Creative Materials Institute ("Caution Label") contain ingredients that are toxic or hazardous, but they can be used safely with appropriate caution. Materials that bear the CL seal should be used only by those persons who are able to read, under-stand, and follow suggested safety precautions for handling those materials. The Caution Label signifies that although the product contains a toxic element,

it can be handled safely if the directions on the container or packaging are followed. Many such art products cannot be made non-hazardous, but are necessary for certain creative activities. When used in properly supervised and controlled conditions, they can be enjoyed with complete safety.

The "TM" is the trademark symbol an owner uses while registering an item such as a seal. Once registration is granted, the owner uses the "R" registered symbol, i.e., an R in a circle, similar to the copyright mark, a C in a circle.

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Labeling for Terminator from SDS would include:

1. Health Hazards – Section VI- Skin and eye irritant – says its not toxic by ingestion

2. Special Protection Information– Section VIII – PPE - wear safety or chemical splash

goggles, use adequate room ventilation, wear rubber or other impervious gloves and wash

thoroughly after using with soap and water

3. Special Precautions – Section 10 - keep out of reach of children

Names: Buckeye Terminator also BE-5099

Contacts – Buckeye International – Infotrac 1-800-535-5053 (Section 1 – Identification)

Signal word – Danger (Section 2 – Hazards Identification)

Hazard Statement – Causes eye and skin irritation (Section 2 – Hazards Identification)

Precautionary Statement – Prevention (Section 2 – Hazards Identification)

-Wash face,hands, & any exposed skin thoroughly after handling (Section 2 – Hazards

Identification)

-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye/face protection (Section 2 – Hazards

Identification)

-Response – If in eyes – Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes – remove contacts if easy

to do so. Contact poison control center or dr. & continue rinsing (Section 4 – First Aid

Measures)

- If on skin – wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs get medical

advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing immediately and wash it before reuse

(Section 4 – First Aid Measures)

- Other hazards – it is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects (Section 4 – First Aid

Measures)

PPE – Splash or safety goggles, rubber gloves, wear long sleeved shirt and pants, handle

with good industrial hygiene and safety practice (i.e. wash your hands and areas that

contacted this material immediately after contact) – Section 8 – Exposure Controls/ PPE

Other Hazards – KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN (Section 10: Stability &

Reactivity under Conditions to Avoid which includes “ Keep separated from incompatible

substances.”)

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New 16 section format for Safety Data Sheets – will start 12/2013 has to be fully

implemented 6/1/2016

1.Product Identification

2.Hazard(s) Identification

3.Ingredients

4.First Aid measures

5. Fire Fighting measures

6. Accidental release measures

7. Handling & Storage

8.Exposure Controls/ PPE

9.Physical and Chemical Properties

10.Stability & Reactivity

11. Toxicology Information

12. Ecological Information

13. Disposal Considerations

14. Transportation information

15.Regulatory information

16. Other information (such as date of last revision)

11 -15 will not be overseen by OSHA

Shipped Container Labels Must Include: (i) Product Identifier

(ii) Signal Word

(iii) Hazard Statement

(iv) Pictogram

(v) Precautionary Statement(s), and

(vi) Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party

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New Signal Words:

Danger - used for more severe hazards

Warning - used for less severe

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PictogramsHealth Hazard

Carcinogen Mutagenicity

Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer

Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity

Flame

Flammables Pyrophorics

Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas

Self-Reactives Organic Peroxides

Exclamation Mark

Irritant (skin and eye)

Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity

Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant

Hazardous to Ozone Layer (Non-Mandatory)

Gas Cylinder

Gases Under Pressure

Corrosion

Skin Corrosion/Burns Eye Damage

Corrosive to Metals

Exploding Bomb

Explosives

Self-Reactives

Organic Peroxides

Flame Over Circle

Oxidizers

Environment

(Non-Mandatory)

Aquatic Toxicity

Skull and Crossbones

Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic)

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MSDS Online Service

• Contact your administrator for the toll free number to contact the

MSDS Online Service for emergencies and the website address for

everyday review of MSDS.

• You will need as much information as possible including:

– Product Name

– Product Manufacturer – UPC Code

– Fax number where you want the MSDS faxed

• If a fax does not arrive within 5 minutes you

will need to contact them again and make them

aware the fax did not arrive

To check for an MSDS – you can access the MSDS Online service at the

MSDS website – contact your administrator for information.

Click on “Products” and see the master list of 1400 MSDS (which were

sent in last year from the schools) or for a more extensive search look at

the data base which has a million MSDS simply by typing in the search

box

• No passwords needed

• Print as many MSDS as needed

• MSDS are automatically updated by MSDS Online – the most current

MSDS is available

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UNION ENDICOTT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

"RIGHT TO KNOW" BILL

EMPLOYEE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM

This form is provided to assist employees in requesting information concerning the health and safety

hazards of toxic substances found in the workplace.

Please Print

1. Name: 3. Work location:

2. Job Title: 4. Phone number

5. Supervisor:

Describe briefly the substance you were exposed to:

1. Trade Name:

2. Chemical Name or Ingredients (if known)

3. Manufacturer's Name and Address (if known )

4. Does substance have a label yes no (if yes please attach a copy of information from

label)

5. Physical form of substance: gas liquid solid dust other

If other explain:

6. Any other information that will help identify the substance (the circumstances of exposure, other

characteristics of the substance, etc.)

7. If you have specific questions please write them on the back of the sheet.

Employees Signature:

Date:

Supervisor's Signature:

Date:

SEND TO Health & Safety Office at DISTRICT OFFICES IMMEDIATELY

(Please fill in all information that you can. If unknown, leave blank.)

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Hazard Communication Compliance Form

2015-2016

Name:_________________________________ Date: ____________________

School Building: _____________ Job Title: _____________________________

I have inventoried the following chemicals in my workplace and confirm that I work

with the following chemicals.

Name of Chemical Manufacturer name on

label

Contact information

phone # or email on label

Please return to Callie Kavleski at the UE District Office Building – Health & Safety

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Union Endicott CSD

Hazard Communication Compliance Form

2015-2016

Name:_________________________________ Date: ____________________

School Building: _____________ Job Title: _____________________________

I have inventoried the following chemicals in my workplace and confirm that I work with the

following chemicals.

Name of Chemical Manufacturer name on label Contact information

phone # or email on label

Ajax Pine Forest All Purpose

Cleaner 35000-04209

Ajax (800-432-8226)

800-486-7627 Colgate-

Palmolive

All Purpose Cleaner SprayPak

(www.chaseproducts.com)

Clario Alcohol Free Foaming Hand

Sanitizer

Betco

Expo White Board Cleaner Sanford

Germicidal 201 Portion Pac

Neutral Quat Disinfectant Cleaner

Concentrate

3M EMERGENCY PHONE:

1-800-364-3577 OR

(651) -737-6501 (24 HOURS)

Pink Enriched Hand Soap Sanico (Dixler Chemical 800-

426-1127)

Quat Stat 8 Betco

Terminator Buckeye International, Inc. 1-800-303-0441

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EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN - TRAINING

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

Highlights of Training Program Elements

Contents of standard

Epidemiology of bloodborne diseases

Exposure Control Plan

Job duties with exposure

Types of control

Protective equipment

Hepatitis B vaccination program

Emergency procedures

Post-exposure procedures

Signs/labels/(color coding)

Question and answer session

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• The Bloodborne Pathogen standard deals with the pathogens HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus),

Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). These pathogens are transferred in the work place

setting via blood to blood contact or through contact with other bodily fluids with visible blood in them and

contact with your non-intact skin – such as through an open cut on your skin or a splash of blood to the

mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and/or mouth.

• Symptoms are usually mild flu like symptoms with a possible low grade fever. Only a small

percentage of people initially infected with HIV, HBV or HCV require medical attention. Children

and adults can be infected with HIV, HBV, or HCV and can become chronic carriers.

• The lack of symptoms leads to the protocol of “Universal Precautions” – treating everyone’s blood

or blood containing bodily fluids as if they were infected with HIV, HBV, or HCV. This means that

you should be using latex, or non-latex gloves such as nitrile if you have a latex allergy, when

assisting a student with an injury where there is blood present, using band-aids to cover cuts prior to

work, using a face shield and gloves and possibly protective clothing when cleaning anything that

contains blood that would splatter into your face or onto your clothing. You should also have

students administer to their own cuts or injuries by first giving them a paper towel or tissues for nose

bleeds and ensuring that you have your gloves on before assisting them.

• Union Endicott CSD has allowed certain staff members to have the Hepatitis B Vaccination series

simply by completing the included Consent Form. If you have completed the series previously you do

not need to complete any further paperwork. If you have not completed the series and wish to start

it again, complete a new Consent form. If you have declined the series before, had the series

completed elsewhere, started the series and do not wish to continue with having the series at this

time, complete the Declination Form. If you completed a Declination Form today and change your

mind that you would like to have the Hepatitis B Vaccination series tomorrow or any other day that

you continue to work for Union Endicott CSD. The series is available starting in the fall. Contact

Diane Gordon, Personnel or Callie Kavleski, Health & Safety for more information.

•The Hepatitis B Vaccination series for the Union Endicott CSD is given through United Health

Services. Your appointment time will be scheduled for you by Diane Gordon in Personnel. The

optimum spacing for trying to obtain immunity is to have the initial injection, one a month later and

one 5 months after that. It is best to have the entire 3 injection series completed within 6 months to

attempt to develop immunity. If you are interested in knowing if you have obtained immunity you

can see your own physician regarding having a titer test to determine if you have developed

antibodies.

There is not a recommended booster injection at this time for the Hepatitis B Vaccination series. The

United States Public Health Service has said that if you developed antibodies from the Hepatitis B

Vaccination series, even if these antibodies become undetectable later, that the antibodies would

reactivate in the presence of the Hepatitis B Virus. The only way to know if you have developed

antibodies would be to have a titer test at your own cost through your own physician or Health Care

Provider. A titer test is not part of the OSHA regulation CFR1910.1030.

• Emergency Procedures include using the gloves in the baggie you were given by the school nurse.

These gloves should be replaced every school year as the gloves will deteriorate over the period of 12-

14 months. The instructor will show you how to properly remove and dispose of contaminated

gloves. All gloves or any other paper towels, tissues, etc. that were used to clean up blood and that

cannot be appropriately disinfected should be disposed of in a biohazard marked red bag. These can

be found in the bus garage administration, nurses’ offices and with custodial staff. Clean up of other materials such as broken glass, should be performed with a brush or broom and a

dust pan. The broken glass should not be picked up by hand. The pieces of broken glass should be

disposed of in a rigid container such as a plastic or cardboard box in order to prevent the pieces from

tearing through the plastic garbage bag and injuring the custodial staff.

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UNION ENDICOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT Personnel - 1100 East Main Street

Endicott, New York 13760 (607) 757-2104

Blood/Blood Containing Bodily Fluids Form

Employee Name: ______________________________ SSN: ________________________

Home Address: ________________________________ Home Phone:__________________ School Bldg:_____________ Title/ Position:______________________________________ Supervisor/School Nurse:_____________________________ Code: ___________________

Description of Incident

A. Briefly describe what happened: _________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

B. Complete the following sections – circle answer: 1. Wounds

a. Did the incident involve a wound? Yes or No b. Did the wound result in visible bleeding? Yes or No c. Was the wound caused by: Needle or Human Bite or

Sharp Instrument (specify: ______________________) or Other (specify _________________________________)

2. Blood/Body fluids exposure to mucous membranes – circle answer a. did the individual’s blood/body fluids come in contact with your body?

Yes or No b. What was the substance to which you were exposed? N/A I was not exposed, or blood, or feces, or urine, or emesis (vomit), or sputum, or sexual fluids c. If the substance was anything other than blood, was there any blood visible in the fluid? N/A or Yes or No or Unknown d. What part of your body was exposed to the substance? Circle all that apply: Mouth and/or Eyes and/or Nose and/or Ear(s) and/or Skin (specify: ____________) And/or other (specify: _____________________)

C. How long was your body part in contact with the substance? ____________________ 1. If the exposure was to your skin, was your skin bruised in any other way?

Circle answer: Yes or No 2. What was the nature of your skin abrasion: Circle answer(s) Acne and/or dermatitis

and/or cracks due to dry skin and/or unhealed cuts/scratches and/or no skin abrasions and/or other (specify: _____________________________________)

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Blood and Body Fluids Incident Form continued – page 2 of 2

D. Which of the following procedures was being used at the time of the incident – circle all that apply: Cuts/Open wounds covered with bandages and/or mask (vinyl/latex) and/or pocket ventilator/ambu bag and/or goggles/glasses and/or other (specify:________________)

E. First time intervention after exposure – what did you do? Circle all that apply: Washed hands/exposed areas and/or changed clothes and/or flushed eyes/rinsed mouth and/or showered and/or other (specify: _____________________________)

F. The supervisor/ school nurse was notified as follows:

Date: _________________ Time: __________________ am/pm

G. Medical Intervention – in the event of contact with blood and/or body fluids it is suggested that you discuss with the school nurse the following:

1. HBV antibody or previous vaccination status for HBV 2. The need for HIV and HBV antibody testing 3. Notifying your physician or Health Care Provider of the exposure to blood

and/or body fluids immediately.

H. Return this form to supervisor or school nurse.

I. In case of incident or injury to the school nurse/health professional: 1. Report incident to supervisor 2. Complete form

If you come in contact with blood or bloodily fluids with visible blood during an emergency situation with a staff or student please complete the Blood and Bodily Fluids Form and take it to school nurse or to your supervisor after immediately washing the affected area with soap and water. If you get blood or blood containing bodily fluids in your eyes please rinse the eye area immediately with tepid water. If you have had contact with blood or bloodily fluids with visible blood on your non-intact skin, you will be sent to the Occupational Health Center on Park Street, Binghamton, NY across from former General Hospital on the 2nd floor. The Occupational Health Center will review the information about the situation. They may take a baseline blood test to ascertain if there are any pathogens currently present in your blood. The OHC may make certain recommendations to you or offer you certain treatment options. None of this information will be shared with your employer. Your employer will be billed for this visit to the OHC.

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Preventing Injuries from Slips, Trips & Falls

STF Quick Facts:

•Annually slippery surfaces such as water, ice, grease, dust, etc. were the #2 cause of worker's compensation claims and falls on the same level (trips) were the #4 cause

•According to OSHA, slips, trips and falls constitute the majority of workplace accidents. Second only to motor vehicle accidents.

• Falls, fatal and nonfatal, are a serious safety concern in the workplace. Slips, trips and falls comprise 15% of all accidental deaths taking 12,000 lives and causing 313,335 injuries involving a work absence every year. 1 out of every 4 worker injury reports is due to a STF. Almost 20% of disabling occupation injuries is due to a STF.

•MOST SLIP, TRIP AND FALL INCIDENTS ARE PREVENTABLE WITH GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES.

Prevention Strategies for avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls

Stay alert and aware of your surroundings

Get plenty of rest

Manage stress

Avoid alcohol and drug use

Take appropriate breaks to

refocus your attention

Falls can cause serious injuries such as severe head injuries, back injuries, paralysis, broken bones, sprains and strains to muscles and even death. Here are some Prevention Strategies to avoid Falls

Don’t stand on chairs or tables with wheels

Don’t stand on furniture not intended for standing/climbing (chairs or tables)

Don’t sit on banisters

Report/repair uneven or wobbly furniture

Trying to catch your balance when you slip or trip can cause sprains and strains to muscles or joints and permanent back injuries, even if you don’t fall.

Prevention strategies to avoid tripping

Keep areas well lit and clean. Proper lighting helps avoid potential hazards

Turn on lights every time you enter a room

Replace light bulbs when they burn out

Keep all work areas & walkways clear of boxes, bags, papers, cords, etc.

Watch for curled rugs, chipped flooring, etc.

Close file drawers and cabinet doors after each use

Correct or report potential trip hazards

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TIPS FOR SAFETY

Be observant of the walk way Don’t walk and text Don’t walk and read Have one hand free to grasp hand rails, door knobs, car doors rails, etc. to

break your fall Use a cart or a bag on wheels to carry your items Wear boots in wet or snowy weather with flat soles and lots of tread Don’t rush in bad weather

LADDER SAFETY Use the Belt Buckle/Belly Button Rule – keep your Belt Buckle/Belly Button between the two uprights of the ladder – don’t lean beyond!

Ladders should always be inspected before use Look for defects to the spreaders, debris on the stairs, damage to

any part of the ladder Those ladders with defects should be withdrawn from service for

repair or destruction and tagged or marked as "Dangerous, Do Not Use."

Ladders can be repaired and reused – however those that are not repairable should be cut in ½ and thrown out or destroyed

PLAYGROUND SAFETY – HOW TO MAINTAIN A SAFE PLAYGROUND

Checking playground equipment and surfacing Establishing rules for behavior Providing supervision Having proper ratio of supervision Knowing how to use the equipment safely & communicating that to student

users Using and having students use conflict resolution skills Keeping students within view Utilizing a Playground Emergency Plan – weather issues, intruders,

missing children, etc. Stay alert – active supervision Recognize the risks Zones of active play

INJURIES AT THE PLAYGROUND

Falls from a height onto inadequate surfacing Strangulation Hazards from jewelry, ties on clothing, bike helmets,

children’s head getting stuck Protrusion hazards Pinch Hazards