2421.2 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SAFETY PROGRAM

A.	Introduction

	This plan is submitted in compliance with the New Jersey Administrative Code Title 6, 		Section 6:53-2.2.  Its purpose is to insure that the Vocational Education Program in our 		district will function in a safe manner.  The plan applies to tools, machines and equipment 	located in our schools and classroom activities involving same.

B.	Objectives

	1.	To ensure that all students enrolled in vocational, shop and laboratory courses are 			provided with a safe environment.

	2.	To eliminate injuries and accidents in vocation, shop, and laboratory courses 			arising from unsafe practices or hazardous conditions.

	3.	To develop a responsible attitude on the part of pupils when working with tools, 			machines and equipment.

	4.	To provide a comprehensive plan and guides for procedures to be carried out i the 			event of an accident.

	5.	To provide students with a knowledge of proper dress, the use of safety apparatus 			and appropriate practices to ensure the safe use of equipment in the classroom.

C.	General Policies

	1.	All the requirements of the New Jersey Administrative Code, Chapter 53, 				regarding safety requirements of machines and the safe use of machines, tools and 		equipment shall be followed.

	2.	Pupils working with tools, machines and equipment of any kind may do so only 			under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.

	3.	Pupils working with tools, machines or equipment which cause dispersal of 			particles of material into the air must wear safety goggles.  Use of theses goggles 			is to comply with Board Regulation 7432, Eye Protection Practices.

	4.	Any unsafe condition should be reported immediately to the department 				supervisor and then to the building principal who will take the necessary steps to 			alleviate the condition.

	5.	Tools, machines, equipment, personal protective devices and hazardous 				substances not in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 53 shall be 				removed from 	service.

	6.	Students shall exhibit safe and reasonable behavior.  Any student not doing so 			shall be excluded.

	7.	The curriculum guide for each course or program designated as vocational, shop 			or laboratory based will include the following:

		a.	Instruction in the safe use of tools, equipment and materials involved in 				the course, as well as an awareness of potential hazardous and emergency 				procedures to be followed.

		b.	When appropriate, restrictions on clothing, hairstyles, etc., in the course.

		c.	Any special safety practices or considerations to be followed in the 				conduct of the course.

D.	Inspection Procedures

	1.	An annual inspection of potential hazards in each school building shall be 				conducted by the department supervisor.  The Safe Schools Program checklists 			shall be used as a guide for the inspection.

	2.	The school building shall be inspected each year by the school principal in 			compliance with Element 7.6, Health & Safety, of the rules and procedures for 			evaluating the school district.

	3.	Inspections are a part of the everyday routine for each staff member.  Equipment 			considered unsafe for use shall be removed from service and reported to the 			department supervisor.

	4.	Facilities, tools, machines, equipment and personal protection devices will be 			inspected and maintained in a proper and safe condition by the district’s custodial 			staff.  Outside firms shall be used , when necessary, for repair and maintenance of 			specialized equipment.

E.	Emergency Procedures in the Event of an Accident

	1.	Procedures to be followed in the event of an injury to students have been 				developed by the Health Office and distributed to all staff.

	2.	A list of emergency telephone numbers is prominently posted at various locations 			throughout the building.

	3.	A list of persons administratively designated as qualified in first aid has been 			distributed to staff.

	4.	Regulations 8441, Care of Injured and Ill Persons and 7420, Handling and 				Disposal of Body Wastes and Fluids have been adopted to comprehensively 			describe actions to be taken in the event of illness and injury.  Copies have been 			distributed to each academic department and are generally available to staff.

F.	Safety Education for Pupils

	A description of the safety instruction program will be included in the course/program 		curriculum guide.  Methods may include such as the following:

	1.	Lectures, demonstrations and discussions.
	2.	Safety rules distributed to students and posted in the room.

	3.	Review of safety procedures for equipment use before and during class.

	4.	Safety posters and warning signs.

	5.	Outlined equipment danger areas.

G.	Methods used to Assess Student Knowledge of Safe Practices

	1.	Oral and/or written evaluation.

	2.	Contracts and/or checklists.

	3.	Observation of safety practices.

	4.	Assessment of accident reports.

H.	The Assistant Superintendent is designated as the person responsible to implement and 		monitor the Vocational Health and Safety Program.  Included in the duties of this role is 		the responsibility to:

	1.	Distribute the results of the hazard analysis procedure to all staff potentially 			effected.

	2.	Inform all involved staff as to the improvement plan adopted to correct any 			potentially unsafe conditions.

	3.	Orient all new staff to the procedure required by the Vocational Health & Safety 			Program, and inform them of existing potentially unsafe conditions and plans for 			remediation of those conditions.

Date Adopted:  December 18, 1995