Safety

Details to be addressed in safety checks must include:

• Electrical cords & outlets - not over crowded & wires are harnessed up

• Extension cords - not daisy-chained & not left strung across the floor

• Fire extinguisher location & use - know where they are in the hall & how to use

• Fire drill procedures & evacuation policies - know where the exits are & the map to follow - also must be 50' away from building & out of the way from emergency vehicles

• What the emergency codes stand for - copy of the codes are above the white board

  • White - weather emergency - evacuate to safe zone, sit on floor back to wall

  • Yellow - shelter in place - continue teaching, lock doors, no one leaves room, wait for code green

  • Orange - emergency evacuation - know the route to evacuate this room

  • Blue - medical emergency - lock down in classroom until released by code green

  • Red - emergency lockdown - no noise, cover windows, lock doors, wait for code green

  • Green - all clear

• Equipment use - heat press, cutting tools, other heated items used for STEAM, must follow safety procedures & use safety equipment

• Walkways & cabinet doors - walkways clear & doors always closed

• Ink/toners for printers - MSDS sheets beside the printer, toner in printer

• Leaving the room - must complete an e-hall pass

All students must complete the Safety Test with 100% accuracy