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Week 3: School Safety Fundamentals

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Session 1 :

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand school safety responsibilities
  • Identify hazards in schools
  • Learn how to report hazards
  • Promote safe learning environments
  • Understand emergency preparedness

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Responsibilities of School Support Staff

Support staff play a critical role by:

  • Monitoring hallways
  • Reporting hazards immediately
  • Maintaining clean work areas
  • Following safety procedures
  • Assisting during emergencies
  • Supervising students safely

Examples include:

  • Custodians
  • Office staff
  • Cafeteria workers
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Bus staff
  • Security personnel

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Hazard Identification

Ask yourself:

  • Could someone get hurt?
  • Is something damaged?
  • Is equipment working correctly?
  • Are exits clear?
  • Are emergency supplies available?

Safety begins with observation.

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Reporting Hazards

Report hazards immediately.

Include:

  • Location
  • Description
  • Time discovered
  • Immediate actions taken
  • Person notified

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Maintaining a Safe School Environment

Daily Safety Practices

✔ Keep walkways clear

✔ Lock restricted areas

✔ Store chemicals properly

✔ Follow cleaning procedures

✔ Practice good housekeeping

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Emergency Equipment

Know the location of:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kits
  • Emergency exits
  • Emergency phones
  • Evacuation maps

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Knowledge Check

What should you do first if you notice:

  • Water on the floor?
  • Broken chair?
  • Student injury?
  • Fire hazard?

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Burlington English Lesson

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Session 2 :

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand emergency procedures
  • Explain crisis response protocols
  • Differentiate emergency responses
  • Complete incident reports
  • Prepare for OSHA training

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What is Crisis Planning?

A crisis plan helps schools respond to:

  • Natural disasters
  • Medical emergencies
  • Violence
  • Utility failures
  • Hazardous materials
  • Severe weather

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Lockdown Procedures

Use during:

  • Active threat
  • Intruder
  • Violence

Remember:

  • Lock doors
  • Turn off lights
  • Stay quiet
  • Move away from windows
  • Wait for official clearance

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Evacuation Procedures

Evacuate when:

  • Fire
  • Gas leak
  • Bomb threat
  • Structural danger

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  • Exit calmly
  • Use assigned routes
  • Do not run
  • Report attendance
  • Await instructions

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Shelter-in-Place

Used for:

  • Severe weather
  • Hazardous air
  • Nearby police activity

Remain indoors until officials give the all-clear.

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Incident Reporting

Report:

  • Injuries
  • Threats
  • Property damage
  • Unsafe behavior
  • Suspicious activity

Good reports include:

  • Facts
  • Time
  • Location
  • Witnesses
  • Actions taken

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Documentation

Good documentation is:

  • Accurate
  • Objective
  • Timely
  • Complete
  • Confidential

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Communication During Emergencies

Follow the chain of command.

Use:

  • School radios
  • Emergency notification systems
  • Office communications

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Activity: Emergency Response Simulation

Scenario examples:

  • Fire alarm
  • Medical emergency
  • Intruder
  • Severe weather

Small groups answer:

  • What do you do first?
  • Who do you notify?
  • Where do you go?

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OSHA Academy Assignment

Complete:

OSHA Academy School Safety Crisis Planning Course

Requirements:

  • Complete all modules
  • Pass quiz
  • Submit certificate

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Burlington English

  1. https://app.burlingtonenglish.com/careers/120/sl/4440/activity/32351 (Soft Skills for Childcare Workers: 3. Training and Safety: 2. Let's Practice)