Table of Contents
Section I
Basic Rules of Safety
- The Law Says
- Elements of On-the-job Safety
- Safety Tips for New Employees
- Safety Tips for Supervisors
- Safety Tips for Teachers
Section II
Maintaining a High Standard of Safety
- OSH Responsibilities
- Workplace Inspections
- Accident Investigation
- First Aid
Section III
Emergency Preparedness
- Emergencies
- Fire Safety
- Eyewash Stations
- Emergency Showers
Section IV
Classroom Safety
- General Safety
- Science Rooms
Section V
Arts and Crafts
- Arts and Crafts Materials
- Photography
Section VI
Industrial Technology
- Hand Tool Operations
- Drill Presses
- Wood Turning Lathes
- Band Saws
- Circular Saws
- Planers
- Grinders
- Soldering Irons
- Gas Welding and Cutting
Section VII
Maintenance and Custodial Practices
- Office Safety
- Ladders
- Scaffolds
- Powered Boom Platforms
- Manual Materials Handling
- Lock-out Procedures
- Confined Space Entry
- Toxic Chemicals
- Painting
- Basic Electrical Safety
- Grounds Maintenance
- Waste Disposal
Section VIII
Sanitation and Infection Control
- Sanitation
- Infection from Blood and Body Fluids
- Biohazardous Waste
Section IX
Sports and Activities
- Sports and Sporting Activities
- Off-Site Activities
Section X
Work Environment
- Indoor Air Quality
- Noise
- Ventilation
- Lighting
- Working in Hot Environments
- Working in Cold Environments
- Portable Classrooms
- Asbestos Management
- Ultraviolet Rays
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Section XI
Ergonomics
- Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs)
- Computer Workstations
- Working in a Sitting Position
- Chair and Work Surface Adjustment
- Workstation Exercises
Section XII
Personal Protective Equipment
- General Guidelines
- Safety Glasses
- Safety Footwear
- Safety Headwear
- Hearing Protection
- Hand Protection
- Respirators .
Section XIII
Health and Safety Legislation
- Legislative Responsibilities in Schools
- Canadian OH&S Legislation
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
- Public Health Promotion Legislation
- Fire Code
- Building Code
- Environmental Protection Legislation
- US OH&S Legislation
Section XIV
Information Sources
- Canadian Government Departments with Responsibility for OH&S
- US Federal Safety and Health Agencies
- State Occupational Health and Safety Plans