Workplace & Classroom Safety

Never play with the paper cutter. Never stick fingers or objects into electric sockets. Never leave objects in the aisle to be tripped over Never play with the staple gun or hole puncher. Never play or roll around in classroom chairs, because the wheels might come off or the chair might flip over.

Everything has a place provided for it and should be kept in its place. Wrestling, throwing objects, and general horse-play are not permitted. Never leave slippery substances on the floor, because this may cause people to fall. When using a ladder, climb with caution, with someone holding it for you. Immediately report all accidents to teacher or supervisor.

Every student must get permission to use the box cutter. Never play with scissors, use them for cutting paper and classroom material only. Never point any object in another person's face. Never throw pens, pencils, paper clips, or any sharp object which can cause serious eye injuries. Never sit on top of classroom tables, because they may fall.

Never eat or drink near the computers or smart cart (projector). Never open the classroom door without the teachers permission. Never leave the classroom without the teacher permission. The Three E’s of Safety are: engineering, education, and enforcement. – Proper engineering of buildings, highways, machines, and appliances eliminates many accident hazards. – Through education, people can be made aware of the accident problem and the ways to prevent them. – Enforcement of safety rules prevents many accidents.

Always lift heavy objects in the proper way described below.

Staying Safe Online Don’t post any personal information online – like your address, address or mobile number. Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself. Once you’ve put a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it’s not just yours anymore. Keep your privacy settings as high as possible Never give out your passwords Don’t befriend people you don’t know Don’t meet up with people you’ve met online. Speak to your parent or caregiver about people suggesting you do Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are Think carefully about what you say before you post something online Respect other people’s views, even if you don’t agree with someone else’s views doesn’t mean you need to be rude If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried: leave the website, turn off your computer if you want to and tell a trusted adult immediately.