It is imperative that an instructor communicate safety protocol as well as polices each time a classroom/shop is meeting to prevent liabilites/lawsuits from occurring.
Written examination on safety is essential for proof of knowledge just to be on the safe side.
Ann Nelson
There are baseline expectations in VA for workplace skill training in colleges, such as computer skills, system thinking, total quality and statistics, economic analysis, and HR skills.
This module also made me aware that besides encouraging and facilitating safety in the lab environment, it is also very important to have proper documentation of these efforts in the event of an accident. Attendance records, safety quizzes, and even written agreements signed by students stating that they have reviewed and agree to the safety guidelines of that specific learning environment.
I have always given the guidelines for safety in my lab but did not think about making sure that I had documentation other than my syllabus for the proof of their knowledge. I may add a safety quiz to my courses.
Safety always comes first in a lab or work shop setting.
Not only the importance of safety but also the importantance of documentation of safety training. If an unfortunate event should happen in your lab, it is very important to be able to show why it happened. Very important to keep all documentation of safety quizes, briefings, etc.
Safety is very important every lab session. Therefore, personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used at all times in the lab when dealing with hazardous materials.
It is important to keep safety as part of the everyday running of the lab.
