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EXTENSION CORDS may only be used to provide temporary power to approved curriculum devices such as overhead projectors. Extension cords must be unplugged after use. Only UL- approved, grounded (3-prong) cords may be used.
 
If cords run across the floor from overhead projectors, TVs, etc., they should be unplugged when not in use. SURGE PROTECTORS must have UL-approved, grounded (3-prong) cords. Extension cords or other power bars may not be plugged into a power bar. Turn surge protectors off when not in use. TV/AV CARTS AND EQUIPMENT must be in good operating condition and roll with ease. TVs and other large equipment must be secured to the cart. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS must be fully charged and mounted on the wall where access to them is unobstructed. Do not place or hang materials on or in front of the fire extinguisher or fire alarm pull station. Do not store ANYTHING within 36” of a fire extinguisher, fire alarm, or other life safety equipment. DECORATIVE PAPER must be limited to approximately 20 percent of the wall space in each room. Do not cover electrical switches, outlets, alarms, electrical panels, or other life safety equipment. Do not hang anything from the ceiling, light fixtures, or from wall to wall. Do not cover windows or doors with paper. OVERHEAD STORAGE (on bookcases, cabinets, etc.) must either be secured or removed so objects can’t fall and cause injuries during earthquakes. STORAGE ROOMS such as electrical rooms, boiler rooms, kiln rooms, and heater rooms are not approved for storage and must have a 36” clearance in front of and around equipment or electrical panels. Do not store flammable materials in these rooms. ELECTRICAL PANELS in classrooms or storage rooms must remain closed. Do not cover them with combustible material such as paper or cloth. Electrical panels must have a 36” clearance and clear access to the panel must be maintained. Do not store ANYTHING within 36” of an electrical panel. CHEMICAL SAFETY requires that all chemicals must be stored out of the reach of children or in a locked cabinet. Teachers and staff are not permitted to bring ANY chemical to work without a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the approval from the site administrator and district safety coordinator. All containers must be labeled with the content’s chemical name and manufacturer’s name. Water containers must also be labeled. ACCESS TO EXITS must be maintained at all times. Do not block front or back doors of classrooms or offices. All students and staff must have free access to both exit doors in case of an emergency. The pathways to exit doors must be as wide or wider than the door itself. Carts, students’ desks, cabinets, etc. should not impede evacuation in an emergency. HOUSEKEEPING rules require that all areas of the classroom be maintained in a neat, orderly manner and be free from any condition that would create a fire, life safety, and/or emergency evacuation hazard. HEATERS & VENTILATION are maintained by custodial and/or maintenance personnel. Do not block or cover heater access doors or air vents with paper or other combustible materials. Do not store ANYTHING within 36”of a heater or other ventilation unit. KITCHEN APPLIANCES must be operated as outlined in the manufacturer’s manual for safe use. Cooking appliances must be turned off at night and have a 36”clearance on all sides. Do not store combustible materials such as paper on top of or around cooking appliances. Students should be a minimum of 6’ away from cooking demonstrations or hot appliances. Please report safety hazards to your supervisor, safety committee, or district safety coordinator for corrective action.

 

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