Department of Facilities Management
45 W. Gude Dr., Suite 4000, Rockville, Maryland 20850
SYSTEMWIDE SAFETY PROGRAMS
MCPS Safety Programs and Training Overview
School Administrative Secretaries PLC
April 24, 2014
Peter Park, Team Leader
Systemwide Safety Programs
T: 240-314-1070
F: 301-279-3061
Email: Peter_Park@mcpsmd.org
Presentation Objectives
 Meet Systemwide Safety Programs (SSP) staff;
 Learn about SSP functions and responsibilities;
 Learn how you can help keep your school safe.
Systemwide Safety Programs
Staff
Peter Park
Team Leader
Laurie Lyons
Program Technician
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/safety
Systemwide Safety Programs
Major Functions
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Provide guidance and direction to schools, departments,
and offices;
Oversee student and employee safety programs
systemwide;
Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations;
Coordinate safety training;
Evaluate hazards, investigate accidents;
Coordinate playground installation/repair/replacement.
Why do we care about safety?
 Legal requirements
 Job performance (productivity)
 Reduce injuries and illnesses
 Minimize employer costs (WC, lost
productivity, property damage, lawsuits)
 Create and maintain a positive learning and
working environment (morale)
How safe is MCPS?
CY2013 Occupational Injury/Illness Data
 942 recordable occupational injuries/illnesses
 $3,164,262.44 incurred workers’ compensation costs
 Incidence rate (injuries/illnesses per 100 full-time employees): 5.7
CY2012 Occupational Injury/Illness Data
 1,278 recordable occupational injuries/illnesses
 $5,339,537.08 incurred workers’ compensation costs
 Incidence rate (injuries/illnesses per 100 full-time employees): 7.9
Who is responsible for safety?
 Executive Leadership
 Facility Management—Directors, Principals,
Assistant Principals, ASAs, SBAs
 Employees
 Contractors
 Students
 Visitors
Hazardous Chemical Spills
 What should the
school do?
(Discuss)
Fall Protection
Portable Ladders
Fall Protection
Portable Ladders
Fire Safety
 Common Fire Code Violations in Schools – memo
to all school principals
(handout)
Fire Safety
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Fire Safety
Is this permitted?
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Is this permitted?
Online Safety Training (PDO)
 Bloodborne Pathogens – Full (30 min), Refresher (15 min) – June 2, 2014
deadline
 All school staff – Required annually
 Ladder Safety (20 min) and PPE (20 min) – June 2, 2014 deadline
 Building service staff
 Hazard Communication: Right to Understand (25 min) and Safety Data
Sheets (GHS) (19 min) – Dec. 01, 2013 deadline
 Building service staff
 Cafeteria staff
 Art teachers
 Secondary science, technology teachers
 Security staff
Safety Program Information
Updates and Reminders
 Memo to all principals and directors (coming July)
 Accidents, Injuries/Illnesses (report to OSSI)
 Form 525-2 for student injuries
 Infectious diseases (meningitis, tuberculosis, pertussis, rubella,
measles, cholera, etc.) – notify school nurse, call SSP immediately
(301-370-2141)
 1-888-606-2562 (first report of injury for staff injuries)
 Work-related fatalities/hospitalization – call SSP immediately
 MOSH inspection
 Call SSP immediately
Systemwide Safety Programs Can
Help You With….
 Safety concerns
 Hazard recognition and abatement recommendations
 Safety training
 Bloodborne pathogen issues
 Hazardous chemical use and storage concerns
 Fire safety concerns
 Play equipment safety concerns
 Building and grounds safety concerns
 MOSH inspections
Systemwide Safety Programs Online
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/safety
Questions?