Our goal is to prevent accidents and injuries.
Resource Materials
Resource Materials
The resource materials listed below were written for the use of the Southwest Washington Risk Management Insurance Cooperative membership, and to the best of our knowledge at the time of their writing, exemplify risk management best practices. As specific situations vary, please consult a risk management professional before using these procedures.
If you would like more information about these resources, please contact Peggy Sandberg , Director of Insurance Programs, ESD 112, at 360.952.3573.
Athletics and P.E.
Incident Reporting Guides
Field Trip Safety
Other
Web Resources
Web Resources
Air Quality
- Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program (EPA.gov)
- School Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices Manual (Washington Department of Health)
- Responding to Indoor Air Quality Concerns in our Schools (Washington Department of Health)
- Asbestos in Schools (EPA)
- Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial buildings (EPA)
- Air Pollution and School Activities (DOH)
- Healthy Air Quality in Schools
Health
- Concussion Management for School Sports
- CDC Concussion in Sports- Head’s Up
- Concussion Management Guidelines- WIAA
- Infectious Disease Guide for School Staff (OSPI/ Washington Department of Health)
- OSPI Health Services Resources
- How to Respond- Injury and Illness at School (WA Dept. of Health)
- Healthier Schools for Healthier Students (EPA)
- Classroom Cleaning Tips for Teachers (DOH)
- School Supply List for Healthy Classrooms (DOH)
Animal and Pest Management
Career and Technical Education Safety
School Safety/ Emergency Planning
- Handbook for Public Playground Safety (US Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Safe Routes to School Guide
- Safe Youth. Safe Schools (CDC)
- School Environmental Health (Washington Dept. of Health)
- Washington State School Safety Center (OSPI)
- NIOSH Safety Checklist Program for Schools
- Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Toolkit (FEMA)
- Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools
- U.S. Department of Education Crisis Planning
- Health and Safety Guide for K-12 Schools
Science Education Safety
- Rehab the Lab- Creating Safe School Labs (Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County)
- Database of School Lab Chemicals (Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County)
- Safe Lab: School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide (pdf)
- Green Chemistry- (EPA)
- Toolkit for Safe Chemical Management in K-12 Schools
- Proper Disposal Of School Chemicals
Workplace Posters
Safety Talks
Safety Talks
Safety Talks are brief reminders that encourage and teach school district staff to work safely and are an great way to heighten employee awareness of workplace hazards. Read them, post them, share them with others and use them for your safety meetings. Together we can prevent accidents and employee injuries.
Safety Tips
Slips, trips and falls have caused the most work related injuries for the members of the Southwest Washington Workers’ Compensation Trust over the past four school years. In an effort to turn this trend around, the ESD 112 Loss Control Department rolled out a safety campaign focused on this issue.
The Stop Falls Before They Stop You! campaign includes a variety of prevention materials including brief safety talks and safety posters. Near-Miss Nancy and Safety Sam provide tips to keep both employees and students safe by avoiding some common hazards that cause slips, trips and falls.
Printable Resources
Archives by Topic
Feel free to send as email reminders, print and share during staff meetings or post in staff lounges, custodial closets, shops and transportation buildings. Thank you for your commitment to safety!
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WISHA Resources
WISHA Resources
Accident Prevention Program
WISHA safety and health rules (WAC 296-800-14005) require that employers in Washington State develop a written “Accident Prevention Program”. In addition to an Accident Prevention Program, other safety and health written programs may be required depending on the hazards in your particular school district. The sample documents are informational and advisory. Each school district may customize them to fit the specific needs of that district and the hazards found there.
The sample Accident Prevention Program and the other rule specific documents listed here can provided for the use by school districts served by the Southwest and Southeast Washington Workers’ Compensation Trusts by contacting ESD 112.
Accident Prevention Program Documents
For sample documents, contact the ESD Loss Control Supervisor.
Sample documents available:
- Accident Prevention Program
- Asbestos Checklist & Requirements
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Confined Space Program
- Ergonomics Program
- Fall Protection Program
- Forklift Safety Program
- Hazard Communication Program
- Lockout/Tagout
- Personal Protective Equipment Program
- Respiratory Protection Program
- Hot Work Permit Program
- Fire Protection System Impairment Program
- Outdoor Heat Exposure Program
- Job & Equipment Safety Practices
- Job Hazard Assessment & Prevention Profiles
Submit an Employee Incident Report
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Insurance Questions
If you have a question about the insurance programs or services we offer to districts, please reach out to:
Peggy Sandberg
Director of Insurance Programs
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