This is information was published in the Michigan State University newsletter November 2002 and you should know it.
1. Trip and Fall Injuries - 40%
Areas around schools that can trip you up are:
Parking lot potholes
Uneven sidewalks or walkways
Entryway obstruction including rugs and mats
Carpets with turned up edges, or severely worn areas
Extension cords or other cables and cords
All areas that have become wet from rain or snow, or are icy
2. Playgrounds - 25%
Safe playgrounds are of utmost importance to a school district but also for you as an outdoor supervisor. Things to look for may be:
Well maintained equipment
Documented periodic inspections of outdoor equipment
Shock absorbent ground material to reduce injury
Good supervision
Monitoring of play activity
Rules
Age appropriate equipment
3. Gym Class - 12%
The nature of physical education classes lends itself to possible injury.
Monitoring, adequate supervision, enforced rules, safe equipment is key.
4. Industrial Arts - 8%
The trend to move from traditional shop classes to the tech-ed approach has lessened the number of accidents simply because there is less exposure to hazardous materials and equipment. To avoid mishaps choose to:
Teach and enforce safety rules
Utilize and maintain safety guards on equipment
Keep the area clean and free of debris
Good supervision
5. Science Labs - 6%
Inform students of chemicals and the hazardous properties they contain
Properly dispose of outdated or unusable chemicals
Maintain neat, orderly work and storage areas
Clearly identify all chemicals
Ensure that emergency equipment is accessible and maintained
Teach and re-teach safety rules and proper behavior
Ensure the use of personal protective equipment
Nine percent accounts for all other types of school injury. Enforced rules and good supervision is key.
via http://aftmichigan.org/
1. Trip and Fall Injuries - 40%
Areas around schools that can trip you up are:
Parking lot potholes
Uneven sidewalks or walkways
Entryway obstruction including rugs and mats
Carpets with turned up edges, or severely worn areas
Extension cords or other cables and cords
All areas that have become wet from rain or snow, or are icy
2. Playgrounds - 25%
Safe playgrounds are of utmost importance to a school district but also for you as an outdoor supervisor. Things to look for may be:
Well maintained equipment
Documented periodic inspections of outdoor equipment
Shock absorbent ground material to reduce injury
Good supervision
Monitoring of play activity
Rules
Age appropriate equipment
3. Gym Class - 12%
The nature of physical education classes lends itself to possible injury.
Monitoring, adequate supervision, enforced rules, safe equipment is key.
4. Industrial Arts - 8%
The trend to move from traditional shop classes to the tech-ed approach has lessened the number of accidents simply because there is less exposure to hazardous materials and equipment. To avoid mishaps choose to:
Teach and enforce safety rules
Utilize and maintain safety guards on equipment
Keep the area clean and free of debris
Good supervision
5. Science Labs - 6%
Inform students of chemicals and the hazardous properties they contain
Properly dispose of outdated or unusable chemicals
Maintain neat, orderly work and storage areas
Clearly identify all chemicals
Ensure that emergency equipment is accessible and maintained
Teach and re-teach safety rules and proper behavior
Ensure the use of personal protective equipment
Nine percent accounts for all other types of school injury. Enforced rules and good supervision is key.
via http://aftmichigan.org/
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