Site Specific Safety Orientation for School District 35

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1 Site Specific Safety Orientation for School District 35 Page 1-3 must be reviewed and acknowledged by those employees that have not yet worked School District 35. Page 2-3 must be reviewed and acknowledged by those employees that have worked in the District but are working at this site for the first time District Health and Safety Program The District recognizes the importance of providing a safe and healthy working environment and implementing practices which reduce the risk of accidents. As such, the District has established and maintained a program of occupational health and safety as an integral part of its operations. The program will include the following: Appropriate safety education and training The enforcement of regulations, rules and procedures The provision of safe work areas The promotion of safe working practices among all employees The Superintendent is responsible for the implementation and continuation of an effective safety program in the District and delegates this responsibility to the Principal at each school. Teachers and Supervisors are responsible for the safe conduct of all activities under their control and all employees are required to know and observe safety rules and procedures and to make effective use of safety practices and equipment in the performance of their work. School District 35 Health & Safety On-Line Orientation Before you are elibible to work in School District 35, you are required to complete the online School District 35 H&S Orientation which covers the following health and safety topics: School Board Policies, including Bullying and Harassment: Awareness and Procedures Roles and Responsibilities Safety committees, right to refuse, reporting injuries, fitness for work, safe conduct, unsafe conditions, personal protective equipment Chemical and Environmental Hazards: WHMIS, MSDS, biohazards, asbestos, indoor air quality Physical Hazards: Slips, trips and falls, fall protection, lifting and carrying, RMIs, equipment safety, restricted areas, noise, housekeeping, driving Emergency Preparedness: Fire safety, School safety alert system, violence, working alone and itinerant staff If you have not completed the School District 35 Health and Safety Orientation or have any questions about any of the material covered in the your Health and Safety Orientations, please notify your Administrator/Manager. Health and Safety Rights and Responsibilities It is important to note that maintaining a safe and healthy working environment involves the participation of all employees in the School District. As such, workers, supervisors, and employers all have specific rights and responsibilities in the workplace with regards to workplace safety. Employee Responsibilities Be knowledgeable in the performance of your duties and comply with District policies and procedures and WorkSafeBC Regulation Perform duties in a manner that will not cause injury to yourself or endanger fellow employees, students and/or the general public Correct unsafe acts and conditions that you observe or report them to you Administrator/Manager Wear approved personal protective equipment where required Report all work-related injuries to the First Aid Attendant and your Administrator/Manager Make health and safety suggestions Set a good example Employee Rights All employees have the right to: Know the hazards of their job Participate in Health and Safety activities Refuse unsafe work and are not be discriminated against for doing so 1

2 Site: Site Specific Contacts Site Specific H&S Orientation for New Hires, Casuals, TOCs,Transferred and Long Term Absence Employees Director: Managers(s): Designated First Aid Attendant: Name: Back up First Aid Attendant(s): Name: Name: Joint Health and Safety Committee Members: Mgmt Rep Name: Worker Rep Name: Worker Rep Name: Worker Rep Name: General Safety Rules The goal of School District No. 35 (Langley) is to minimize injuries through the provision of a healthy and safe working and learning environment. To assist in accomplishing this goal, the following rules have been provided to enable district employees to conduct their jobs correctly and safely. Compliance with these rules is necessary to prevent injury. Employees must abide by all district rules, procedures, and WorkSafeBC requirements. Employees shall inspect their work areas at least daily for safety hazards. Employees shall report safety hazards to their supervisor. Employees shall keep their work areas clean and organized at all times. Fire exits, fire pull stations, fire extinguishers, and fire hose connections must be kept clear and free of obstructions at all times and combustible materials must be kept 1 meter away from these items. Electrical switches, controls and panels must be kept free and unobstructed at all times. First aid treatment is to be obtained promptly for any workplace injury or illness. District employees shall not be permitted to enter or remain on the premises while their ability to work is affected by alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription medications, or non-prescription medications as to jeopardize their health and safety or that of any other person. Employees are not permitted to use chairs, desks, furniture, garbage cans, boxes, fixtures or any other items as a substitute for a ladder. Employees who operate district equipment or district vehicles must do so in a manner that adheres to provincial laws and district standards. Recent law changes now ban use of handheld devices such as cell phone. Employees must not operate any tool, machinery or equipment that is not functioning properly. Any malfunctioning tool, machinery or equipment must be tagged out of service until it is repaired. Smoking and tobacco use is not permitted on district property, property leased by the district or in a district vehicle. Employees must use and maintain personal protective equipment deemed necessary for their jobs or required by regulation. Any defective district supplied personal protective equipment must be returned to the supervisor for repair or replacement. Employees must ensure that all machine guards and safety devices are in place, operational and correctly adjusted. No attempt shall be made to maintain machinery while it is in motion unless authorized to do so, adequate protection is in place and work procedures have been developed. The use of compressed air to clean clothing by employees or students is prohibited. Employees must not perform any work that they are not trained or qualified to perform. Employees must not engage in any risk taking behaviour. To this end staff must not skim board, jump bikes, ski jumps, terrain parks, tricks, etc. during a school sanctioned activity. Employees must use personal protective equipment (PPE) for sporting and outdoor activities as required. For example employees snowboarding must wear an approved helmet and wrist guards 2

3 Site Specific H&S Orientation for New Hires, Casuals, TOCs,Transferred and Long Term Absence Employees The following site specific safety topics must be reviewed and understood before you can work at this site: Site Orientation: Emergency exits and fire extinguishers are located: Safe assembly area is located: First aid facilities/kit is located: Summon for first aid by: Hazardous materials are stored: N/A Access codes for entrance: Asbestos containing material and locations: N/A Personal Protective Equipment: Protective eyewear and nitrile gloves are required whenever handling chemicals Protective eyewear is required when high dusting and when working with machines, tools or equipment that can cause particles to become airborne Hearing protection is required when working with most machines, tools and equipment used by Maintenance and in school shops; hearing protection is recommended for band/music teacher and PE teachers You are responsible for asking your Supervisor/Administrator/Manager if you need more information/training on what PPE is required for your job and/or how to locate, use and/or maintain PPE that you are required to use General Procedures: Report all workplace work place injuries or illnesses to: a First Aid Attendant on site and your Administrator/Manager Report violence in the workplace to your Administrator/Manager and your Supervisor If you are required to work alone, you are responsible for asking your Supervisor/Administrator/Manager for site specific training Correct unsafe conditions and acts or report them to your Administrator/Manager When using a fire extinguisher, remember the acronym P.A.S.S. o PULL the pin, AIM at the base, SQUEEZE the trigger, SWEEP side-to-side MSDS can be accessed on-line: StaffNet under Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Workers Compensation Act and OHS Regulation can be accessed on-line: StaffNet under OHS Asbestos containing material inventories and surveys are available at each site, where applicable Site Specific Safety Rules: Job Specific Information: You are responsible for asking your Supervisor or Administrator: For additional instruction, training and demonstration of tasks, tools and /or equipment/machinery that you have not previously had training on To review any job/task specific safety rules and procedures not covered in this orientation To review known site specific hazards and the safe job procedures for handling these hazards If you believe that it may be dangerous to yourself or others to perform a certain job task immediately report it to your Administrator or Manager. If you have any questions or concerns regarding workplace Health and Safety, contact your Administrator/Manager. An on-site Health and Safety Committee member can also assist you with any safety questions or concerns you might have. PLEASE COMPLETE THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE 3

4 Maintenance Department Job/Task Specific Orientation/Training: Employee name: Employee #: Date hired: Status: Full time Part Time Temporary Other: Date of orientation: Trainer name: Trainer The following health &safety topics that apply to this employee must be reviewed and understood before they are eligible to work at any School District site. The trainer is to check off all topics covered and both the employee and trainer must acknowledge that the traing was complede by signing below. Asbestos Awareness Training and District protocols: N/A o Review ACM information included on work orders o Review where to locate Asbestos Surveys and Inventories for all sites o Review ACM safe job procedures and personal proctive equipment use and maintenance Confined Space Program: N/A o Revioew sites/ circumstances that require confined space protocol o Review Safe Job Procedures and Personal Proctive Equipment Ladder safety Scaffold safety Scissor lift safety (check all that apoply) o Review safety rules and safe job procedures Fall Protection Program: N/A o Review sites/circumstances that require use of fall protection o Review safety rules, safe job procedures and personal proctive equipment use and maintenance Working Alone safe job procedures N/A Lock out requirements and safe job procedures N/A Safe driving review/training N/A Sign in procedures and any security-related features of the work sites N/A Must notify Site Administrators/Managers of any work being done on site, any safety issues that may arise during the maintenance work process(es) and outcome of work completed or in progess before leaving the site Other: If workers are required to use PPE, orientation and training must be provided. Workers need to know what equipment to use, where to find it and how to use and maintain it properly. This applies to the following PPE: Safety headgear (e.g. hard hats) Eye and face protection (e.g. safety glasses, goggles, face shields, etc.) Limb and body protection (e.g. gloves, aprons, etc.) Footwear (e.g. safety boots, non-slip footwear, etc.) High visibility and distinguishing apparel (e.g. high visibility vests) Respiratory protection (e.g. N95 mask, half piece respirator, etc.) Hearing protection (e.g. foam ear plugs, ear muffs, etc.) Employee signature Trainer Signature

5 Site Specific Safety Orientation Acknowledgement I have completed the Site Specific Safety Orientation and fully understand the safety information and training that has been provided to me and I understand my responsibilities with regards to my health and safety and the health and safety of others Full Name (Print) Emp # Position Date Employee Signature Traininer Signature 4