School Workers Health and Safety Guide

Performance Objectives

Scope

Target Audience

Summary

Section I

• Basic Rules of Safety

1. The Law Says
2. Elements of On-the-job Safety
3. Safety Tips for New Employees
4. Safety Tips for Supervisors
5. Safety Tips for Teachers

Section II

• Maintaining a High Standard of Safety

1. Occupational Safety and Health Responsibilities
2. Workplace Inspections
3. Accident Investigation
4. First Aid

Section III

• Emergency Preparedness

1. Emergencies
2. Fire Safety
3. Eyewash Stations
4. Emergency Showers

Section IV

• Classroom Safety

1. General Safety
2. Science Rooms

Section V

• Arts and Crafts

1. Arts and Crafts Materials
2. Photography

Section VI

• Industrial Technology

1. Hand Tool Operations
2. Drill Presses
3. Wood Turning Lathes
4. Band Saws
5. Circular Saws
6. Planers
7. Grinders
8. Soldering Irons
9. Gas Welding and Cutting

Section VII

• Maintenance and Custodial Practices

1. Office Safety
2. Ladders
3. Scaffolds
4. Powered Boom Platforms
5. Manual Materials Handling
6. Lock-out Procedures
7. Confined Space Entry
8. Toxic Chemicals
9. Painting
10. Basic Electrical Safety
11. Grounds Maintenance
12. Waste Disposal

Section VIII

• Sanitation and Infection Control

1. Sanitation
2. Infection from Blood and Body Fluids
3. Biohazardous Waste
4. Hand washing for Infection Control

Section IX

• Sports and Activities

1. Playground Safety
2. Sports and Sporting Activities
3. Off-Site Activities

Section X

• Work Environment

1. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
2. Noise
3. Ventilation
4. Lighting
5. Working in Hot Environments
6. Working in Cold Environments
7. Portable Classrooms
8. Asbestos Management
9. Ultraviolet Rays
10. Electromagnetic Radiation

Section XI

• Workplace and School Violence

1. Workplace and School Violence
2. Workplace or School Violence Prevention Policy
3. Working with Young People
4. Prevention of Harassment Bullying and Mobbing
5. Internet Harassment

Section XII

• Ergonomics

1. Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs)
2. Computer Workstations
3. Working in a Sitting Position
4. Chair and Work Surface Adjustment
5. Workstation Exercises

Section XIII

• Personal Protective Equipment

1. General Guidelines
2. Safety Glasses
3. Safety Footwear
4. Safety Headwear
5. Hearing Protection
6. Hand Protection
7. Respirators

Section XIV

• Health and Safety Legislation

1. Legislative Responsibilities in Schools
2. Canadian OH&S Legislation
3. United States
4. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
5. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
6. Public Health Promotion Legislation
7. Fire Code
8. Building Code
9. Environmental Protection Legislation
10. US OH&S Legislation

Section XV

• Information Sources

1. Canadian Government Departments Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety
2. US Federal Safety and Health Agencies