Subject: Workplace Safety
What will be done and who will do it?
New employees must:
Review this procedure.
Be trained by a team leader or Public Safety Officer.
Sign the training checklist.
All employees must follow these procedures to ensure a safe workplace for all:
Classroom Safety
The classroom and the ValleyHUB processing area have a guide to emergency preparedness (Yellow book)
All classrooms have room numbers on the outside of the room and on the inside of the door
All classrooms have a direct connect phone to Public Safety
All media carts have a red button to call Public Safety
All media carts when computer is being used have a help button on the screen
Fire Evacuation
Audio Alarm with voice communication
Evacuate the building at the nearest exit, evacuation maps on the inside of all classroom doors
Wait for the All Clear announcement from the alarm system prior to reentry of building
Severe Weather
Audio alarm with voice communication
Go directly to the closest emergency shelter
All emergency shelters have yellow / black signs on the outside and inside of the door
Wait for the All Clear announcement before leaving the shelter
Emergency Lockdown
Audio alarm with voice communication
All classroom doors shall be closed and locked when the alarm is activated
Move immediately to A SECURE ROOM
No secure area shall be opened until All Clear announcement is made by the alarm system
Active Shooter
Audio alarm with voice communication
Survival is based on awareness, preparation and rehearsal. Decide the best course of action:
Get out - can you safely escape?
Hide out - is there a good place to hide?
Takeout - physically overpower shooter?
Who will make sure it's done and how?
Team leaders are expected to continually model appropriate workplace safety practices for employees.
Team leaders shall monitor workplace safety.
How should problems be fixed?
Team leaders must immediately re-train and counsel employees who improperly or inadequately follow any of the policies and procedures listed here.
Team leaders must notify Director of any workplace safety issues that can't be solved through training and counseling.
What records will be kept?
Completed training checklist.
Created(Date): 7/25/16
By: Randall Davis, Food Hub & Food Safety Coordinator
Last Revised: 8/27/2024
By: Jeff Sobolewski, Operations Coordinator