National Fire Prevention Day!
Proper Placement for Smoke Alarms, CO Alarms and Fire Extinguishers
This NFPA link is how to create a home fire safety escape plan which you may commonly hear referred to as E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills In The Home).
How to make a home fire escape plan | NFPA
The final link is from the “Firefighter Garage” with most common causes of home fires and how to address/minimize those risks.
14 Most Common Causes of House Fires (2025)
Please keep an eye out for emails from us regarding scheduling fire inspections. We will send out a list of what documents we are required to see, and we want to see those prior to our visit so if anything is missing or there are issues, we can correct those prior to the inspection date. Inspection season starts on November 15th and concludes on 12/31. Any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out. We have attached the NYSED Fire Safety Manual for your reference. Enjoy your day and have a great weekend!
Fire Prevention Month
If you have not heard, earlier this week, New York State implemented a temporary burn ban until October 15th and at that time will re-evaluate conditions to either end the ban or continue it.
The link below is the go-to place for all things fire prevention from the NFPA and the attachment is a review on fire extinguishers. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe!
Product Safety – Staff and Bringing Home Stuff to School
Product iQ | UL Solutions aids searching the product to see if it is UL Listed and Labeled. It will indicate whether UL tested the product or any of OSHA’s accepted testing labs.
OSHA’s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program | Occupational Safety and Health Administration contains all approved third-party testing labs, e.g. ETL is the big one you will see on electrical equipment.
Fire Code for Walls and Corridors
807.5.5.2 Artwork in corridors. Artwork and teaching
materials shall be limited on walls of corridors to not
more than 20 percent of the wall area.
807.5.5.3 Artwork in classrooms. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of classrooms to
not more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to
which they are attached.
OSHA Workstation eTool
eTools : Computer Workstations | Occupational Safety and Health Administration this helps assess staff’s workstations to minimize ergonomic issues. Most desks are designed with ergonomics in mind but when staff bring in their own chairs/desks, they can be putting themselves at risk.
Furniture
What is California Cal 117-2013 and how does it affect furniture – Richardson Seating
If you have any questions regarding product safety, please do not hesitate to reach out to CA BOCES Health and Safety so we can do the research for you and be the bad guys. The PDF is a case review that we did for a district regarding area rugs/carpets and has a resource we use for those goods.
Playground Safety
Playground Safety Tips (PDF) |Safe Kids Worldwide
Here We Go
Back to School Safety Checklist – National Safety Council
On behalf of CA BOCES Health and Safety we would like to say, “Job Well Done.” Have a relaxing and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend, stay safe!
Stressed??
Remember, that at the end of the day most things seem to get accomplished or shortly will after we open our buildings so very often the stress or worry we have/had will be unfounded. Try to stay calm out there and do something you like to do, often, to help relieve this stress. Enjoy your day and have a great weekend!
Workplace Stress – Overview | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Stress Relief: 18 Highly Effective Strategies for Relieving Stress
Back to School Safety Checklist
Desha’s Law compliance particularly with the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) portion
Silica Exposure Plan and Guidance
Transportation Annex template for Building Level Emergency Response Plans
Enjoy your weekend!
Safety Talks
Safety Talk Ideas.com
250+ Free Safety Talks and Toolbox Talk Meeting Topics
Safety Stage.com
100+ Short Workplace Safety Topics from [A-Z] – Free Download – Safetystage
Severe Weather Resources
The next resource is from the National Weather Service pertaining to flooding with several hyperlinks to additional weather safety sites.
Severe Weather Awareness – Flood Safety
The final website from the American Red Cross and instructions to download their emergency safety app.
Thunderstorm Safety | American Red Cross
Stay safe and have a great weekend!
Graduation Ceremony Safety
4 Things Your Graduation Security Plan Should Include
In closing, here are some other final safety reminders: keep your exits and hallways clear, minimize trip hazards by securing cords and cables that go across aisles, keep emergency lanes and access to them clear, deliver a safety message at the beginning of the scenario, and keep exterior doors secure if your ceremony is indoors.
Have a great and safe weekend!
Emergency Preparedness
Plan Ahead for Disasters | Ready.gov
Summer Worker Safety
10 Tips for Staying Hydrated During the Summer Heat
Enjoy your weekend and stay safe!