Critical analysis of XYZ Secondary School's technology education safety protocol

Abstract

This study will present a critical analysis of XYZ school's technology education internal safety protocol as it relates to loss and loss potential. This study will investigate faculty and staff concerns as well as observations made on assessments of the technology education lab space. Also included is a review on incident documentation at XYZ school. A literature review will discuss multiple aspects of a complete internal safety protocol as presented in published safety guides from other school districts as well as professional publications. Areas presented include, but are not limited to, room design, illumination, incident documentation, first aid, machine guarding, and personal protective equipment. Industry standards will be reviewed and a need for documented standards and internal protocol will be stressed. This study will conclude with suggestions and recommendations for the technology education department at XYZ school. The purpose of recommendations made will be to provide a guide for establishing complete documented policies and procedures, assist with resolutions of existing safety concerns, and highlight problem areas with regards to documentation that potentially put XYZ school at risk for loss related to civil litigation. Ultimately, the objective of recommendations made in this study is to assist in providing a safer learning and work environment for students, staff, and faculty.