MCPS Safety Programs and Training Overview School Administrative Secretaries PLC

April 24, 2014

Peter Park, Team LeaderSystemwide Safety Programs

T: 240-314-1070 F: 301-279-3061 Email: Peter_Park@mcpsmd.org

SYSTEMWIDE SAFETY PROGRAMS

Department of Facilities Management45 W. Gude Dr., Suite 4000, Rockville, Maryland 20850

Presentation Objectives

Meet Systemwide Safety Programs (SSP) staff;

Learn about SSP functions and responsibilities;

Learn how you can help keep your school safe.

Systemwide Safety ProgramsStaff

Peter ParkTeam Leader

Laurie LyonsProgram Technician

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/safety

Systemwide Safety ProgramsMajor Functions

• Provide guidance and direction to schools, departments, and offices;

• Oversee student and employee safety programs systemwide;

• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations;

• Coordinate safety training;

• Evaluate hazards, investigate accidents;

• Coordinate playground installation/repair/replacement.

Why do we care about safety?

Legal requirements

Job performance (productivity)

Reduce injuries and illnesses

Minimize employer costs (WC, lost productivity, property damage, lawsuits)

Create and maintain a positive learning and working environment (morale)

How safe is MCPS?

CY2013 Occupational Injury/Illness Data

942 recordable occupational injuries/illnesses

$3,164,262.44 incurred workers’ compensation costs

Incidence rate (injuries/illnesses per 100 full-time employees): 5.7

CY2012 Occupational Injury/Illness Data

1,278 recordable occupational injuries/illnesses

$5,339,537.08 incurred workers’ compensation costs

Incidence rate (injuries/illnesses per 100 full-time employees): 7.9

Who is responsible for safety?

Executive Leadership

Facility Management—Directors, Principals,

Assistant Principals, ASAs, SBAs

Employees

Contractors

Students

Visitors

Hazardous Chemical Spills

What should the school do?

(Discuss)

Fall ProtectionPortable Ladders

Fall ProtectionPortable Ladders

Fire Safety

Common Fire Code Violations in Schools – memo to all school principals

(handout)

Fire Safety

Fire Safety

Fire Safety

Fire Safety

Fire Safety

Fire Safety

Fire Safety

Is this permitted?

Is this permitted?

Is this permitted?

Online Safety Training (PDO)

Bloodborne Pathogens – Full (30 min), Refresher (15 min) – June 2, 2014 deadlineAll school staff – Required annually

Ladder Safety (20 min) and PPE (20 min) – June 2, 2014 deadlineBuilding service staff

Hazard Communication: Right to Understand (25 min) and Safety Data Sheets (GHS) (19 min) – Dec. 01, 2013 deadlineBuilding service staffCafeteria staffArt teachersSecondary science, technology teachersSecurity staff

Safety Program InformationUpdates and Reminders

Memo to all principals and directors (coming July)Accidents, Injuries/Illnesses (report to OSSI)

Form 525-2 for student injuries

Infectious diseases (meningitis, tuberculosis, pertussis, rubella,

measles, cholera, etc.) – notify school nurse, call SSP immediately

(301-370-2141)

1-888-606-2562 (first report of injury for staff injuries)

Work-related fatalities/hospitalization – call SSP immediatelyMOSH inspection

Call SSP immediately

Systemwide Safety Programs Can Help You With….

Safety concernsHazard recognition and abatement recommendationsSafety trainingBloodborne pathogen issuesHazardous chemical use and storage concernsFire safety concernsPlay equipment safety concernsBuilding and grounds safety concernsMOSH inspections

Systemwide Safety Programs Online

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/safety

Questions?