Safety Guide - Specific Building

1.Administrative Roles
2.School Nurse Responsibilities
3.Instructor Responsibilities
4.Student & Parent Responsibilities
5.General Safety Recommendations

1.Internal General Building
2.External General Building
3.Specific Building
4.General & Specialized Classrooms
5.Playgrounds/Outdoor Areas

1.Routine Emergency Care
2.Emergency Preparedness Plan

Section II: Safety Guideline Checklists (cont.)

Specific Building Areas
Specific school building areas are those designated areas, other than classrooms, that may pose potential safety concerns. These areas include the: kitchen, cafeteria, administrative offices, restricted areas, and restrooms. A major safety concern in this area is wheelchair access.
To ensure a comprehensive assessment, the relevant areas of the Internal General Building Areas section should be evaluated in addition to the specific building areas. Corrective actions for potential problems in these areas may be located through the safety resources agencies listed in the Resources section of this guide.

A. Kitchen	OK	Potential Problem	Recommended Action/Plan for Improvment	Date Corrected
Automatic fire suppression system to provide adequate protection over cooking units
Automatic fire suppression system with a manual control located away from cooking units
BC or K type fire extinguishers with current inspection in kitchen area and near the exit
Cooking units are equipped with hoods and duct systems that vent outside the building
Cooking units are equipped with approved filters
Openings in the duct system and hood filters are clean and in good repair
Cooking unit areas are free of grease accumulation and are cleaned regularly
Automatic gas/electrical shutoff when fire suppression system activates
Documentation stating employees have been properly instructed on use of kitchen equipment
Kitchen equipment in good repair with safety guards in place
Emergency procedures with ADA guidelines are clearly posted
Documentation stating that employees have been instructed to clean up spills
Heavy items are stored on lower shelves
Restricted areas are clearly marked
Hot water temperature adequate for commercial dishwasher health codes
Refrigerator doors do not obstruct work area or aisles
Cleaning chemicals are stored properly and separate from food storage
First aid kit is adequately stocked and readily accessible
Documentation stating that employees have been trained in proper sanitation and handwashing techniques
Properly sanitized personal protective equipment is provided
Pest population is monitored and controlled
Floor drains are checked regularly to ensure the water level to prevent noxious gas
Other
B. Cafeteria	OK	Potential Problem	Recommended Action/Plan for Improvement	Date Corrected
Exits clearly illuminated with exit signs
Appropriate aisle space between tables to allow for quick exit
Appropriate seating capacity for size of room
Documentation that employees have been trained to respond to a student who is choking or experiencing a seizure
Spills are cleaned immediately
Other
C. Administrative Offices	OK	Potential Problem	Recommended Action/Plan for Improvement	Date Corrected
Readily accessible emergency phone (with numbers labeled)
Procedures for emergency dismissal plan are clearly posted
After hours list of contact people clearly posted
File cabinets and furniture are secure and do not obstruct access
First aid kit is adequately stocked and readily accessible
Other
Signature of evaluator:				Date:

D. Restricted areas	OK	Potential Problem	Recommended Action/Plan for Improvment	Date Corrected
Chemicals are stored properly (see internal general building safety measures)
Custodial Closets: • Cleaning materials & chemicals properly stored • Satisfactory housekeeping • Custodial closets are locked • Storage materials do not block sprinkler heads • Tools are properly and securely stored • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are maintained and readily accessible • “Restricted” sign is clearly posted







Medication Cabinets/Storage: • Locked at all times • Medications properly stored at proper temperature and inventoried • Expiration dates of medications inspected regularly • First aid kit is adequately stocked and readily accessible • “Restricted” sign is clearly posted





Boiler Room/Mechanical Room: • Room is not used for storage • Room is free of soot and clutter • Heating plant is in good repair • Stackpipe from the heating plant to the chimney securely supported, in good condition, and tightly fitted to the heating plant and chimney • Electrical boxes have covers • 5ABC fire extinguisher located in a readily accessible location • Boiler room/mechanical room is locked • Electrical breaker boxes are clearly marked • “Restricted” sign is clearly posted • Room temperature is maintained • Furnace/boiler room is free of surface water











Labs (after hours): • Lab doors are locked • “Restricted” sign is clearly posted


Other
Signature of evaluator:				Date:

E. Restrooms	OK	Potential Problem	Recommended Action/Plan for Improvment	Date Corrected
Appropriate lighting
Satisfactory housekeeping
Hot water temperature is regulated
Pipes are adequately wrapped to prevent burns
Fixtures and sinks are in good condition
All fixtures and stalls are easily accessed and exited; restrooms meet ADA accessibility requirements, especially in regard to entrance and exit
Stalls and locks on stalls are in good repair
Electrical receptacles are located in close proximity to sinks, wet areas, pipes, or other grounded equipment protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
Liquid soap and paper towels (or hand dryer) are provided
Overflows/floods are attended to immediately
Wet floor signs are displayed when necessary
Other
Signature of evaluator:				Date: