1. MCPS Safety Programs and Training Overview School Administrative Secretaries PLC April 24, 2014 Peter Park, Team Leader Systemwide Safety Programs T: 240-314-1070 F: 301-279-3061 Email: Peter_Park@mcpsmd.org S YSTEMWIDE S AFETY P ROGRAMS Department of Facilities Management 45 W. Gude Dr., Suite 4000, Rockville, Maryland 20850

2. Presentation Objectives Meet Systemwide Safety Programs (SSP) staff; Learn about SSP functions and responsibilities; Learn how you can help keep your school safe.

3. Systemwide Safety Programs Staff Peter Park Team Leader Laurie Lyons Program Technician www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/safety

4. Systemwide Safety Programs Major 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.

5. 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)

6. 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

7. Who is responsible for safety? Executive Leadership Facility Management—Directors, Principals, Assistant Principals, ASAs, SBAs Employees Contractors Students Visitors

8. Hazardous Chemical Spills What should the school do? (Discuss)

9. Fall Protection Portable Ladders

11. Fire Safety Common Fire Code Violations in Schools – memo to all school principals (handout)

12. Fire Safety

19. Is this permitted?

22. Online Safety Training (PDO) Bloodborne Pathogens – Full (30 min), Refresher (15 min) – June 2, 2014 deadline All school staff – Required annually Ladder Safety (20 min) and PPE (20 min) – June 2, 2014 deadline Building service staff Hazard Communication: Right to Understand (25 min) and Safety Data Sheets (GHS) (19 min) – Dec. 01, 2013 deadline Building service staff Cafeteria staff Art teachers Secondary science, technology teachers Security staff

23. Safety Program Information Updates 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 immediately MOSH inspection Call SSP immediately

24. Systemwide Safety Programs Can Help You With…. Safety concerns Hazard recognition and abatement recommendations Safety training Bloodborne pathogen issues Hazardous chemical use and storage concerns Fire safety concerns Play equipment safety concerns Building and grounds safety concerns MOSH inspections

25. Systemwide Safety Programs Online www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/safety

26. Questions?