WORKPLACE SAFETY BEHAVIORS & PROHIBITED ACTIONS
What type of language or behavior is prohibited because it destroys morale and creates safety issues?
Threatening, abusive, or vulgar language.
This slippery condition can appear after mopping or spills and requires a yellow sign.
What is a wet floor?
What should employees do if any accident or injury occurs on the job, no matter how small?
Report it immediately to their supervisor.
This red tool is used to stop small fires before they spread.
What is a fire extinguisher?
What is kept in every office and at the front desk to help during power outages?
Flashlights.
What type of workplace violence is absolutely prohibited?
Any verbal or physical fighting.
A common hazard caused by loose cords, backpacks, or clutter on the ground.
What is a trip hazard?
Failure to report an injury can delay treatment and affect what?
A Workers’ Compensation claim.
A clearly marked pathway used during fire drills or emergencies.
What is an evacuation route?
What item located in the employee lounge helps staff respond to natural disasters like earthquakes?
Earthquake preparedness kits.
What activity often seen as “fun” is banned because it creates hazards?
Horseplay.
Whose responsibility is it to keep students calm and orderly during an evacuation?
The employee supervising them.
What regulation requires workplace injuries requiring treatment beyond first aid to be documented and reported?
Cal/OSHA.
What is the FIRST action when a serious emergency or injury occurs?
Dial 9-1-1 immediately.
What should an employee do BEFORE using any equipment at work?
Ensure it is safe, stable, and in good working condition
What must a supervisor do if an employee reports safety-related inappropriate behavior? If an employee sees an unsafe workplace condition, what must they do?
Immediately report it to their supervisor.
What should employees request to familiarize themselves with site safety rules?
A copy of the school site’s safety policies and regulations.
Who is responsible for responding to work-related injuries or illnesses?
CTFF, immediately.
Should employees ever return to retrieve personal belongings in an unsafe building?
No, never.
What must employees do first before administering first aid to someone bleeding?
Use protective gloves to avoid contact with bodily fluids.
CTFF has zero tolerance for this type of behavior, including threats or physical harm to employees or others on-site.
What is workplace violence?
When working at a school site, employees must follow safety rules set by which organization?
Their specific school site’s health and safety standards.
What disciplinary action may occur if an employee delays reporting a workplace accident or injury?
Up to termination.
Where do employees go after evacuating the building?
The main parking lot or designated rally point.
What should an employee do if emergency equipment at their site appears to be missing, damaged, or tampered with?
Report the equipment issue immediately to the supervisor for safety compliance.