Personal Safety and Behavior

Lexington Technology CenterVirginia Bishop

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Introduction

• Personal Safety and Behavior

• School Safety

• General Safety Rules for protecting one’s self and others

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Accidents

Definition

An unplanned, unwanted event or happening which produces

injury, death or property damage.

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Accident Statistics

» 2% are acts of God

» 88% are a result of unsafe acts (human failure)

» 10% are due to unsafe conditions

• 98% could have been prevented by knowing how to recognize, correct and report unsafe acts and conditions

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Question

What have I got to lose?

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What have you got to lose?

YOUR EYES• Watching TV• A sunset• A good book• A friend’s smile• An attractive

person

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What have you got to lose?

YOUR HEARING• A friend’s laughter• Morning birds• A rock concert• The call of your

name

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What have you got to lose?

YOUR HANDS• A softball game• Buttoning your

shirt• Driving a vehicle• Holding hands with

a special person

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What have you got to lose?

YOUR BACK• Playing on the

beach• Getting into your car• Skiing• Dancing• A good night’s sleep

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What have you got to lose?

YOUR LEGS• Walking on the

beach• Playing golf or

tennis• Running & hiking• Riding a bike• Sports in general

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What have you got to lose?

YOUR LIFE

• The remainder of today, every tomorrow. The entire rest of your life.

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What have I got to lose?Eyes

HearingHands

BackLegsLifeLife

That’s what you’ve got to lose!

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Outline

• BEHAVIOR

• SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• BODY MECHANICS

Safety is Everyone’s Reponsibility!

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BEHAVIOR

• Horseplay and practical jokes are not allowed

• Violence is prohibited

• Drugs and Alcohol are forbidden

• Be alert

• Obey all safety instructions

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Keep areas neat and clean

• Report unsafe situations immediately

• Wear personal protective equipment when instructed to do so

• Remove jewelry when necessary

• Always wear appropriate footwear

• Handle sharp objects with care

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FIRE ALARM SOUNDS

• Move to your assigned area

• Leave by door with ramp

proceed to the field behind portable

Tornado

• Tornado watch (stay in room)

• Tornado warning (move to designated area in building)

• Tornado reported (take cover position)

Earthquake

• Move to designated area

BODY MECHANICS

• Maintain a broad base of support

• Bend from the hips and knees to get close to an object

• Use the strongest muscles to do the job

• Use the weight of your body to help push or pull an object

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BODY MECHANICS (2)

• Carry heavy objects close to your body

• Avoid twisting your body as you work

• Avoid bending for long periods of time

• Get help for heavier objects

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Summary

• Accidents can happen to anyone

• Preventing accidents is everyone’s responsibility

• Safety starts with you

• Accidents result from attitudes and actions

• Safety doesn’t happen on its own

• You need to think and work safely

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Question 1

Horseplay and practical jokesA) are permitted if no one is insulted

B) may be done during breaks or study time

C) cause accidents and have no place in the classroom or lab

D) are fun, safe and amusing

Answer 1

CHorseplay and practical

jokes cause accidents and have no place in the

classroom or lab.

Question 2

A good way to show that you have a safe attitude is:

A) keep an eye on the rest of the class

B) pay attention to your work and avoid distractions

C) tell your friends how to work

D) use shortcuts to save time

Question 3

Accidents are defined as:A) something that just happens that

can not be prevented

B) an accident, is just that, an accident

C) an unplanned or unwanted event that causes injury

D) none of the above

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98%

Question 4

What percentage of accidents can be prevented?

A) 98%

B) 88%

C) 10%

D) 2%

Question 5

Accidents can cause you to lose...

Accidents can cause you to lose...

) your retire

(A) Your hands F) golf clubs

• Your unique and valuable self

(C) eyesight

your Carl Perkins’ money

Question 6

How should all sharp

objects be handled?

?With care

Question 7

When should unsafe situations be reported?

?Immediately

Question 8

Correct body mechanics should be used at all times.

TRUE or FALSE

Question 9

To conserve energy, use the weakest muscle to do the job.

TRUE or FALSE

Question 10

Safety is __________ responsibility?

EVERYONE’S

Personal Safety and Behavior

Lexington Technology CenterVirginia Bishop