1 OFFICE & CLASSROOM SAFETY Lexington Technology Center

2 Accident Statistics:  11,000+ people killed in job accidents yearly  2 million+ disabling job accidents occur yearly  Over 98% of all accidents are preventable  88%-human error  10%-unsafe conditions  (other 2% are Acts of God)

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4 Fire Safety 3 conditions needed for fire to occur: 3 conditions needed for fire to occur: –Fuel –Heat –Oxygen Do not mix these three ingredients! Do not mix these three ingredients!

5 Did you know… Less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire. Less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire. Air temperature at floor level can be 100 degrees while air at eye level can reach 600 degrees! Air temperature at floor level can be 100 degrees while air at eye level can reach 600 degrees!

6 Super-heated air can scorch lungs and melt clothes to your skin. Super-heated air can scorch lungs and melt clothes to your skin. At this high temperature, everything in a room will ignite at once. At this high temperature, everything in a room will ignite at once. Smoke and toxic fumes kill more people than fire! Smoke and toxic fumes kill more people than fire!

7 Fire Evacuation Plan At the sound of the alarm… Walk out of classroom in quiet, orderly manner Walk out of classroom in quiet, orderly manner First student out holds door for rest of class First student out holds door for rest of class Last person out closes door Last person out closes door

8…Continued Walk as a class with your teacher and stand at least 100 feet from building. Walk as a class with your teacher and stand at least 100 feet from building. Do not stand in driveway or sidewalk. Do not stand in driveway or sidewalk. Stay with your class!!!!!! Stay with your class!!!!!!

9 BOMB THREAT or EXPLOSION

10 What do you do? Remain in room until told to evacuate by administration Remain in room until told to evacuate by administration Follow fire evacuation plan but stay at least 300 feet from building Follow fire evacuation plan but stay at least 300 feet from building

11 Three levels of caution Three levels of caution –Tornado watch (stay in room) –Tornado warning - move to designated areas: students assemble in halls, sitting against wall. –Tornado reported - take cover position: cover face & head with arms, books, jackets. Tornado!

12 Earthquake Move to designated area (under desk) Move to designated area (under desk) Use books, jackets, etc. to protect oneself from potential debris Use books, jackets, etc. to protect oneself from potential debris

13 PPlan A –Leave by door that would be used for fire. PPlan B –Be Quiet! Lock classroom door. Get out of sight. PPlan C –Lock Door, exit through window.

14 BEHAVIOR Horseplay and practical jokes are not allowed Horseplay and practical jokes are not allowed Violence is prohibited Violence is prohibited Drugs and Alcohol are forbidden Drugs and Alcohol are forbidden Be alert Be alert Obey all safety instructions Obey all safety instructions

15 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Keep areas neat and clean Keep areas neat and clean Report unsafe situations immediately Report unsafe situations immediately Wear protective equipment when told Wear protective equipment when told Remove jewelry when necessary Remove jewelry when necessary Always wear appropriate footwear Always wear appropriate footwear Handle sharp objects with care Handle sharp objects with care

16 Suspicious Activity Report Suspicious Activity to: Resource Officer Resource Officer Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator

17 Summary Accidents can happen to anyone Accidents can happen to anyone Preventing accidents is everyone’s responsibility Preventing accidents is everyone’s responsibility Safety starts with you Safety starts with you Accidents result from attitudes and actions Accidents result from attitudes and actions Safety doesn’t happen on its own Safety doesn’t happen on its own You need to think and work safely You need to think and work safely

18 Accident Results: Death or disabling injury Lost pay/wages Medical bills Loss of skills / training (income potential) Hardship for families Higher insurance rates Pain & suffering 

19 Causes of Accidents: Improper ventilation: fumes & chemicals Improper ventilation: fumes & chemicals High noise levels (warnings, instructions cannot be heard) High noise levels (warnings, instructions cannot be heard) Hazardous floor conditions Hazardous floor conditions Improperly stored materials Improperly stored materials Extension cords, electrical cords Extension cords, electrical cords

20…Continued Poor housekeeping Improper carrying techniques (heavy loads) Stress Standing on chairs Items in aisles cause falls- BOOKBAGS !!

21 Falls Falls are the most common type of accident Falls are the most common type of accident Tripping is the number one cause of accidents in the classroom. Tripping is the number one cause of accidents in the classroom.

22 What Causes Falls?  Floor wax, spilled soft drinks, anything wet or slippery on the floor!  Worn or irregular spots on the carpet  Pencils, books, or other items on the floor

23 Prevent Slipping & Tripping! Walk, never run in halls and classrooms Walk, never run in halls and classrooms Don’t change direction suddenly or stop quickly Don’t change direction suddenly or stop quickly Choose shoes that fit, and stay on Choose shoes that fit, and stay on Carry loads of reasonable size Carry loads of reasonable size Keep aisles and walkways clear Keep aisles and walkways clear Good housekeeping is everyone’s job! Good housekeeping is everyone’s job!

24 Carrying Loads Use your leg muscles, NOT your back muscles Use your leg muscles, NOT your back muscles Never carry a load that blocks your view Never carry a load that blocks your view Ask for help when the load is heavy Ask for help when the load is heavy

25 Reaching High Whenever you need to reach a height, use a stool or stepladder Whenever you need to reach a height, use a stool or stepladder NEVER stand on chairs, especially those with wheels! NEVER stand on chairs, especially those with wheels!

26 Stair Safety #1 cause of stair accidents -- distraction #1 cause of stair accidents -- distraction Always use handrails Always use handrails Take one step at a time Take one step at a time Don’t congregate on stairs Don’t congregate on stairs Watch where you are going! Watch where you are going!

27 Chair Safety Never lean back in a chair Never lean back in a chair Never roll your chair around the classroom Never roll your chair around the classroom

28 Reporting Accidents & Injuries to: Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Resource Officer Resource Officer If separated from your class during a drill or meeting, report to nearest teacher or administrator.

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30 Causes of Stress Desire to be accepted Desire to be accepted Need for affection Need for affection Not finishing your assignments Not finishing your assignments Peer pressure Peer pressure Death, personal injury, or illness to you or a close friend/relative Death, personal injury, or illness to you or a close friend/relative

31 Types of Stress PHYSICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL persistent fatigue eyestrain Musculoskeletal Disorders repetitive tasks fear supervisor pressure

32 Physical Stress Physical stress & eye problems are closely related—both problems may be caused by poor design or improper use of equipment Physical stress & eye problems are closely related—both problems may be caused by poor design or improper use of equipment May result in back, neck, & shoulder pain as well as headaches and fatigue May result in back, neck, & shoulder pain as well as headaches and fatigue Good posture helps avoid physical stress & serious medical conditions later Good posture helps avoid physical stress & serious medical conditions later

33 Causes of Eyestrain Lighting conditions: less light is needed to operate computers Lighting conditions: less light is needed to operate computers Windows create a glare on the monitor Windows create a glare on the monitor Bright colors of walls Bright colors of walls Small fonts Small fonts Improper machine maintenance Improper machine maintenance

34 TIPS TO REDUCE EYESTRAIN Lower lighting level to: Lower lighting level to: –reduce glare –improve screen contrast Place screen at right angle to avoid reflections and shadows Place screen at right angle to avoid reflections and shadows Sit with ceiling fluorescent lights parallel to your line of sight and to your side Sit with ceiling fluorescent lights parallel to your line of sight and to your side

35 Prevent Eyestrain Rest eyes frequently, focus on object at least 20 feet away. Rest eyes frequently, focus on object at least 20 feet away. Never adjust the settings (colors and font sizes) on your computer without your teachers knowledge. Never adjust the settings (colors and font sizes) on your computer without your teachers knowledge. Blink frequently. Blink frequently. Get regular eye exams. Get regular eye exams.

36 Say “ NO” to Stress Get enough sleep Get enough sleep Exercise regularly Exercise regularly Eat right Eat right Stay limber Stay limber See doctor for persistent discomfort or physical problems See doctor for persistent discomfort or physical problems

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38 Ergonomics The art of fitting the workplace to the person performing job The art of fitting the workplace to the person performing job Lowers injury and illness rates, and increases job satisfaction Lowers injury and illness rates, and increases job satisfaction Reduces the incidence and severity of Musculoskeletal Disorder's (MSD), such as: Reduces the incidence and severity of Musculoskeletal Disorder's (MSD), such as: –Carpal tunnel syndrome –Tendonitis –Rotator cuff syndrome –Low back pain –Herniated spinal disk

39 Computer Workstation Setup Adequate space beneath desk Adequate space beneath desk Keyboard & mouse directly in front you Keyboard & mouse directly in front you Monitor positioned arm’s length away Monitor positioned arm’s length away Use of a well- designed chair Use of a well- designed chair

40 A Good Office Chair Is height-adjustable Is height-adjustable Supports lower back Supports lower back Swivels easily Swivels easily Has an adjustable back Has an adjustable back Has a seat with a rounded front edge Has a seat with a rounded front edge Has five feet on castors Has five feet on castors Has adjustable arm rests Has adjustable arm rests

41 Work safely!