General Safety Danielle Kriminger RNC, BSN Cheatham County Central HS

Safety training before students enter the workplace!! Federal law requires: Safety training before students enter the workplace!!

Safety Rule A specific statement about the behavior allowed or not allowed in a given set of circumstances

Broken Glass

HOW TO CLEAN UP BROKEN GLASS Notify Teacher Do not attempt to clean up with your bare hands Move others away from the area Obtain supplies to clean up broken glass Broom Dust pan

RACE Acronym for steps to take in a fire R: Rescue A: Activate alarm C: Contain E: Extinguish

Using a Fire Extinguisher

Types of Fire Extinguishers Type A – extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cardboard, and most plastics. The numerical rating on these types of extinguishers indicates the amount of water it holds and the amount of fire it can extinguish. Geometric symbol (green triangle)

Type B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, grease and oil. The numerical rating for class B extinguishers indicates the approximate number of square feet of fire it can extinguish. Geometric symbol (red square)

Type C fires involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. Never use water to extinguish class C fires - the risk of electrical shock is far too great! Class C extinguishers do not have a numerical rating. The C classification means the extinguishing agent is non-conductive. Geometric symbol (blue circle)

Type ABC (Most Common) ABC - This is the multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher. The ABC type is filled with monoammonium phosphate, a yellow powder that leaves a sticky residue that may be damaging to electrical appliances such as a computer

PASS If you can … Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep Then you can use a fire extinguisher!!!

How to use a fire extinguisher

What should you do??? Your lab partners hair is on fire!!!!! You use the….

Fire Extinguisher NO

What do you do in the event of an emergency? What is an emergency?

OUCH! I CUT MYSELF IMMEDIATELY APPLY PRESSURE WASH CUT WITH SOAP AND WATER ANTIBACTERIAL OINTMENT BANDAGE NOTIFY TEACHER

Most school accidents are caused by not following the safety rules. What is the #1 cause of injury in the classroom? HORSEPLAY Most school accidents are caused by not following the safety rules. **Report all injuries ASAP to the teacher!!

Some Common Causes of Falls Slipping on Wet Floors Tripping over desk/file drawers Using a chair to reach something above your head

PPE’s (Personal Protective Equipment) PPE’s should be worn before you enter the work area and before working! IF you are hurt (cut, burned, etc …) TELL YOUR TEACHER IMMEDIATELY Don’t handle BLOOD or BODY FLUIDS without proper training and PPE’s. Infectious diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis are for real!!!

BODY MECHANICS Always keep your back straight and bend at the knees, when lifting a heavy object.

Dangerous Situations If you see a dangerous situation, report it immediately to the teacher/supervisor Frayed or damaged electrical cords May cause electrical shock, fire, or a short circuit Spills on the floor Any injury (major or minor) Faulty equipment Don’t operate equipment unless you have been instructed how to use it

Chemicals Always label chemicals when dispensed to another container Spills (of any nature) on the floor should always be cleaned up at once POISON

What should not be tolerated in the classroom?? Harassment Verbal Abuse Threatening behavior Disrespect

Safety First!