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Accident Prevention Program Accident Prevention Program ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM 1 Accident Prevention Program Contents SAFETY POLICY............................................................................................................................5 SECTION 1: ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM- PURPOSE ..........................................................6 SECTION 2: SAFETY AND HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................7 Administration Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 7 Supervisor Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 8 Employee Responsibilities ................................................................................................................. 8 SECTION 3: SAFETY COMMITTEE ............................................................................................... 10 SECTION 4: SAFETY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................................................... 12 SECTION 5: HAZARD REPORTING .............................................................................................. 13 SECTION 6: ACCIDENT AND OCCUPATIONAL INJURY/ILLNESS REPORTING.................................. 14 Serious Injuries ................................................................................................................................ 15 SECTION 7: ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION ..................................................................................... 16 Minor Injuries .................................................................................................................................. 16 Major Injuries .................................................................................................................................. 16 SECTION 8: OCCUPATIONAL INJURY AND ILLNESS RECORDKEEPING ................... 17 SECTION 9: SAFETY DISCIPLINARY POLICY .................................................................. 18 SECTION 10: SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 19 SECTION 11: HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL ................................................................... 21 Basic Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................ 21 Job Specific Safety Rules ................................................................................................................. 23 Personal Protective Equipment ...................................................................................................... 23 Hearing Protection .......................................................................................................................... 23 Hazardous Chemical Substances ..................................................................................................... 24 Ergonomics ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Back Care and Safe Lifting ............................................................................................................... 25 Other Hazard Control Programs ...................................................................................................... 26 SECTION 12: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION................................................................................ 27 Use of Cellular Phones While Driving .............................................................................................. 27 School Bus Operations .................................................................................................................... 27 2 Accident Prevention Program Forklift Operations .......................................................................................................................... 28 Tractors and Riding Lawnmowers ................................................................................................... 28 SECTION 13: EMERGENCY ACTIONS .......................................................................................... 29 Emergency Medical Response ........................................................................................................ 29 First Aid Training ............................................................................................................................. 30 Emergency Equipment .................................................................................................................... 30 SECTION 14: SECURITY ..................................................................................................... 32 Workplace Violence ........................................................................................................................ 32 Weapons ......................................................................................................................................... 33 Parking Lot Safety ............................................................................................................................ 33 SECTION 15: OTHER SAFETY AND HEALTH TOPICS ..................................................................... 34 Tobacco Use .................................................................................................................................... 34 Drug Free Workplace ...................................................................................................................... 34 Asbestos .......................................................................................................................................... 34 Indoor Air Quality ............................................................................................................................ 34 Integrated Pest Management ......................................................................................................... 35 SECTION 16: SAFETY AND HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING ................................................. 36 Safety Orientation ........................................................................................................................... 36 Specific Safety and Health Education and Training ......................................................................... 37 Appendices: Appendix A – Employee Incident Report Form Example, L&I Notice, Workrs’ Compensation Filing information, Incident Report Form Example(for Volunteers) Student Accident Report Form Example, Guidelines for When to Complete a Student Accident Report Appendix B - Accident Prevention Report, Record of Hazard Observed Form, Safety Committee Meeting Minutes Example, Safety Orientation Checklist, Appendix C - Job and Equipment Safety Practices Appendix D – Job Hazard Assessment and Prevention Profile Job Listings Appendix E - Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Appendix F - Chemical Hygiene Plan Appendix G - Occupational Ergonomics Program Appendix H - Fall Protection Appendix I - Hazard Communication Program Appendix J - Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Appendix K - Respiratory Protection Program Appendix L - Hot Work Program Appendix M - Fire Prevention System Impairment Program Appendix N - Heat-Related Illness Prevention Program 3 Accident Prevention Program Appendix O - Personal Protective Equipment Program 4 Accident Prevention Program SAFETY POLICY The safety and health of each employee is one of the district's primary concerns. It is the hope that all employees will enjoy a safe and productive work setting and return home each day to family and friends free from injury. Remember this safety principle - "No job is so important, and no service so urgent, that we cannot take time to perform our work safely." It is the policy of this school district to provide the safest possible work environment for its employees and to promote safe work practices at all times. The goal of the Safety and Health Program is to effectively manage the processes of occupational injury and illness prevention, and to aggressively eliminate the occurrence of unsafe conditions and at-risk behaviors. The school district will provide the necessary resources so you can perform your job in a safe manner. Employees are required to comply with all safety rules and are encouraged to participate in identifying ways to make our district a safer place to work. All personnel must recognize their responsibility to follow this safety policy and understand that accident prevention is as much their obligation as any other phase of their work. Your personal commitment to safety and health practices is reflected in how you perform your work assignments each day. By using proper safety equipment, looking out for coworkers, following safety instructions, attending training classes and reporting, preventing or eliminating unsafe conditions or practices before someone is injured, you help us meet the goals of this program. By accepting responsibility to perform our job safely, we all contribute to the wellbeing of fellow employees, and subsequently, the best interest of our district. 5 Accident Prevention Program SECTION 1: ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM- PURPOSE This school district is committed to providing a safe and healthful environment for all students and employees. The Accident Prevention Program, developed under the direction of the Superintendent,
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