MCPS Systemwide Safety Programs
Department of Facilities Management
Building Service Managers’ Presentation
November 21, 2014

Systemwide Safety Programs
Staff
Peter Park, Team Leader
Peter_Park@mcpsmd.org
Laurie Lyons, Program Technician
Laurie_E_Lyons@mcpsmd.org
Office: 240-314-1070
Emergencies: 301-370-2141 www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/safety/

Systemwide Safety Programs
Mission

Systemwide Safety Programs
Major Functions
 Guidance/direction to facilities, offices, departments
 Oversight of student and employee safety programs
 Compliance with safety and health regulations
 Safety training
 Hazard evaluation, accident investigation
 Playground renovation

CY2013 Occupational Injury/Illness Data
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 942 recordable occupational injuries/illnesses*
246 lost workday cases, 8,802 lost work days
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 $ 3,164,262.44
incurred workers’ compensation costs
Incidence rate (injuries/illnesses per 100 full-time employees): 5.7
* Result in lost work days, job restriction or transfer, or medical treatment beyond first aid.

Who is getting injured/ill?
Injuries/Illnesses by Employee Group (CY13)

What is causing lost workdays?
Lost Workdays by Employee Group, Incident Type (CY13)
Employee
Group
DOT
DSPO
Paraeducators
Teachers
DOM
DMM
Cafeteria
Principals/APs
DSSS
Other
Slip, Trip,
Fall
603
1,153
479
582
28
22
93
59
0
382
3,401 (39%)
Lost Workdays by Employee Group and Incident Type (CY 13)
Injury by
Student
304
0
270
235
0
34
85
0
0
4
932 (11%)
Exertion,
Posture
1,034
551
167
208
420
0
0
80
0
50
2,510 (29%)
Vehicle-Related
1,016
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
1,040 (12%)
Struck by
Object
18
315
172
4
96
0
0
32
0
3
640 (7%)
Average
Lost Workdays by Incident Type:
• Slip, Trip, Fall – 38 days (89 cases)
• Injury by Student – 30 days (31 cases)
• Exertion, Posture – 41 days (61 cases)
• Vehicle-Related – 47 days (22 cases)
• Struck by Object – 29 days (22 cases)
Other
155
4
6
27
31
0
0
17
39
0
279 (3%)
Total
3,130 (36%)
2,023 (23%)
1,094 (12%)
1,056 (12%)
575 (7%)
151 (2%)
132 (2%)
93 (1%)
85 (1%)
463 (5%)
8,802

 Chemical safety (exercise)
 Chemical spills, mercury
 Mold
 Fire safety (handout)
 Online safety training (demo)

Hazardous Chemicals
2 Questions
1. Do MCPS schools have hazardous chemicals?
2. Do you use hazardous chemicals at work?

Hazardous Chemicals
What makes chemicals “hazardous”?
The chemical is a:
 Physical hazard (gasoline, hand sanitizer)
 Health hazard (bleach, cleaning chemicals, wood dust)
 Simple asphyxiant (refrigerants)
 Combustible dust (wood dust)
 Pyrophoric gas, or hazard not otherwise classified

Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Chemicals
Approved Chemicals, MSDS

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Question 1:
What is the primary health hazard associated with this product?

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Answer :
Serious eye irritation

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Question 2:
What other health hazards might result from exposure to this product?

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Answer :

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Question 3:
Is this product flammable?

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Answer :
No

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Question 4:
What chemicals should you keep from contacting this product?

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Answer :
Oxidizers (chlorine, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, sulfuric acid, etc.)

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Question 5:
What does the manufacturer recommend in case of skin contact (first aid)?

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Answer :

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Question 6:
What can you use, in addition to the MSDS, to find safety and health information about this product?

Hazardous Chemicals
SDS Exercise
3M Neutral Cleaner Concentrate
Answer : Product label

Hazardous Chemicals
Mercury spills at MCPS
Three science-related mercury spills last year
• All from thermometers
• Two high schools, one middle school
• $4,491 remediation cost
One non science-related mercury spill last year
• 10-20 mL mercury in a bottle
• One classroom, main office, bus
• > $40,000 remediation cost

Hazardous Chemicals
How do we manage mercury spills?
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Open windows and turn off HVAC, if feasible
Evacuate the room or immediate area
Isolate affected location(s)
Contact SSP (240-314-1070; 301-370-2141) or
ES/IAQ (301-926-4409) immediately
Sequester potentially contaminated materials and occupants in nearby hall or room
Implement Shelter In Place, if needed

Hazardous Chemicals
What do you do here?

Hazardous Chemicals
Tips
1. Complete required safety training
2. Only use MCPS-approved products
3. Keep MSDSs at the school
4. Follow directions on labels and MSDSs – Do not use chemicals in ways they are not intended to be used
5.
Never mix chemicals!
6.
Use proper procedures, equipment, PPE
7.
Ask for help, give help

Mold
Main Causes
 Uncontrolled water
 Ventilation equipment problems
 Improper operation of ventilation equipment, chiller
 Weather conditions
 Carpet cleaning (wet methods)

Mold
Responsibilities: Building Services
 Maintain ventilation equipment
 Monitor operating condition of units
 Report mechanical problems to Division of
Maintenance
 Replace air filters, as needed
 Ensure proper thermostat settings

Mold
Responsibilities: Building Services
 Minimize probability for moisture problems
 Ensure roof drains, condensate drains clear
 Dry carpets rapidly after shampooing (within
24 hours) – get dehumidifiers from IAQ
 Report problems to IAQ (301-926-4409)

Fire Safety
 Common fire code violations (handout)*
 Additional info at: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/safety
/firesafety.aspx
* Downloadable at: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/fac ilities/safety/031014%20SPO%20Newsletter%20-%20SSP(1).pdf

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Online Safety Training
Required training for building services (upon hire):
Bloodborne Pathogen – Full Course
Ladder Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazard Communication: Right to Understand
Safety Data Sheets: Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
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Required training for building services (annually):
Bloodborne Pathogen – Annual Refresher
Demonstration, handout*
*Downloadable at: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/facilities/safety/Online
%20Safety%20Training%20Tutorial.pdf

Questions?