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Safety rules

Purpose: To prevent electrical accidents and injuries.

Scope: All classrooms, offices, and common areas accessible to children.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance team to install socket covers.

  • Teachers must report any missing or damaged covers immediately.

Procedure:

  • Visually inspect outlets daily during opening checklist.

  • Replace missing covers before allowing children into the room.

  • Use only child-safe covers approved by the facility.

Compliance:
Staff allowing access to uncovered outlets may face disciplinary consequences.

 

3. SOP: Chemical Storage and Labeling

Purpose: To prevent accidental poisoning or injury from chemical exposure.

Scope: All staff handling or storing cleaning and sanitation supplies.

Responsibilities:

  • Teachers to store chemicals in locked cabinets.

  • All staff must ensure proper labeling.

Procedure:

  • Use only approved cleaning products.

  • Store all chemicals in a locked cabinet labeled ā€œHazardous ā€“ Staff Only.ā€

  • Ensure labels are legible and include contents and hazard warnings.

Compliance:
Unsecured or unlabeled chemicals constitute a safety violation.

 

4. SOP: Playground Safety

Purpose: To prevent injuries and ensure child safety during outdoor play.

Scope: All staff supervising outdoor play.

Responsibilities:

  • Teachers must monitor children and enforce safety rules.

  • Admins must ensure equipment is maintained and staff trained.

Procedure:

  • Perform a playground safety check before use.

  • Maintain staff-to-child ratios at all times.

  • Use the staff manual checklist for equipment and surface inspections.

  • Intervene and redirect unsafe behaviors immediately.

Compliance:
Neglect of playground safety procedures is subject to disciplinary action.

 

5. SOP: Cell Phone Use Policy

Purpose: To minimize distractions and maintain focus on child supervision.

Scope: All staff during scheduled work hours.

Responsibilities:

  • Employees use personal phones only on breaks.

  • Admin to enforce policy and address violations.

Procedure:

  • Keep phones in designated storage or out of reach during work hours.

  • Use only for emergencies, with prior approval from administration.

  • Notify leadership if a call must be taken for urgent personal matters.

Compliance:
Non-emergency phone use during work hours may lead to disciplinary action.