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OCTE SAFEdoc
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Safety Topics for the Classroom
The following are suggested topics for teaching in the classroom. See Appendix A for available
resources pertinent to general safety and particular safety rules and procedures for your subject
area. See also your Board, school and relevant municipal policies for local safety rules and
procedures.
Emergency Procedures procedures for handling fire, security threats, and other
emergencies
First Aid procedures for handling breathing difficulties, bleeding,
burns, allergic reactions, epileptic seizures, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment use of eye, hearing, foot, body, respiratory protection
Ergonomics safe posture when using equipment, avoiding repetitive
stress injuries
Material Handling procedures for safely handling heavy loads, chemicals,
potentially hazardous materials
Housekeeping and Storage procedures and rules regarding maintaining safe facilities
and proper storage of materials and equipment
Fire Protection location and types of fire protection equipment, procedures
to follow in the event of a fire or fire alarm
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification
System)…identification and safe use of hazardous materials
Communication
It is important to the safety of all students and staff at a school that safety be taught and
reinforced on a daily basis. Some basic methods of communication are:
• Safety Notice Board, containing posted minutes from the joint health and safety
committee and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (must be posted by law)
• visible WHMIS binders, symbols and MSDS sheets
• readily available manuals for the operation of various types machinery, tools or
equipment
• safety posters around major equipment and work areas
• clear and precise instructions, reinforced each time a procedure or equipment is used
• clearly marked areas that contain safety items such as fire extinguishers, eye wash
stations, first aid kits, etc.
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