School Action for School Action for Safety and Health Safety and Health

(SASH)(SASH)

School Action for School Action for Safety and Health Safety and Health

(SASH)(SASH)Training ProgramTraining Program

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Goals of the SASH Program

• Identify potential hazards.

• Uncover underlying causes of injury and illness.

• Participate in efforts to reduce or eliminate common job hazards in schools.

• Participate on a health and safety committee.

• Communicate effectively regarding health and safety issues.

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Elements of an Effective Health and Safety

Program1. Responsible Person(s)2. Accident and Near Miss Investigations 3. Hazard Identification 4. Hazard Control5. Employee Involvement in Safety6. Employee Training7. Employee Compliance with Safety Rules8. Recordkeeping/Documentation

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Agree or Disagree?

“Most injuries and illnesses on the job happen because workers make mistakes or are careless.”

Accidents in the NewsAccidents in the News

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Direct and Underlying Causes

Direct Cause(“unsafe act” or technical

failure)

Underlying Causes

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Underlying Causes of Injuries and Illnesses

• Job Tasks and Procedures

• Work Environment

• Management and Organization

• Workforce Factors

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Marie’s Story

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Sample Hazard Map

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Jamie’s Story

Job: Dishwasher in school cafeteriaInjury: Dishwashing chemical splashed in eye

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Steven’s Story

Job: District maintenance worker Injury: Hurt back while loading boxes

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David’s Story

Job: School district painterInjury: Massive head injuries from fall

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Keisha’s Story

Job: School secretaryInjury: Repetitive stress injury

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Elements of an Effective Health and Safety

Program1. Responsible Person(s)2. Accident and Near Miss Investigations 3. Hazard Identification 4. Hazard Control5. Employee Involvement in Safety6. Employee Training7. Employee Compliance with Safety Rules8. Recordkeeping/Documentation9. Emergency Preparedness10. Injury Reporting11. Workers’ Compensation and Return-to-Work

Program

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Resources for More Information About

SASH

California SASH Resource CenterLabor Occupational Health Program (LOHP), UC Berkeley2223 Fulton Street, 4th floorBerkeley, CA 94720(510) 643-8902www.lohp.org

SASH online Resource Guide:http://www.lohp.org/docs/projects/sash/sashonlineresourceguideweb.pdf