Injury and Illness Prevention

To assist districts in providing a safe and healthful workplace, the SIA model Injury and Illness Prevention Program provides an outline of the essential elements of the plan.  All California employers, including school districts, are required to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) in place and it is often requested when Cal/OSHA visits.  An IIPP must:

• Be in writing
• Identify the person with authority and responsibility for implementing the program
• Provide a means for identifying job safety and health hazards
• Establish routine documented inspections and describe corrective steps taken to eliminate any hazards discovered
• Document training of new and current employees in general safe work practices and specific hazards related to their job assignment
• Provide a method for assuring compliance with safety requirements
• Describe a system for communicating with employees on safety and health matters

Model Programs

IIPP Model
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Appendix C – Sample Safety and Health Policy Statement
 Download Sample Statement  

Appendix D – Monthly Property Checklist
 Download Checklist  

Appendix E – Hazard Alert Form
 Download Form  

Appendix H – Safety Meetings
 Download Form  

Appendix J – Accident Investigation Report
 Download Form  

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND LABELS

The following materials are available to help district staff with their safety education and responsibilities:

Mail Handling Guidelines
 Download Handout  

Printed Materials
The following printed materials are available upon request to Prevention Services. Please be sure to indicate the materials you are interested in.

• Apoye A Su Espalda (Back to Backs) (booklet)
• Back Tips - For People Who Sit (booklet)
• How To Lift, Stand, Reach, Push, Pull, Sit and Sleep (brochure)
• Low Back Pain – A Self-Care Guide (booklet)
• Protect Your Back on the Job (brochure)
• Safety Zone: Using Natural Limits to Protect Your Back (booklet)
• Your Back is Always Working (booklet)
• A Guide to Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls (booklet)

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Posters
Steps For Choking Emergencies

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Request Poster  

Warning Labels
The following Warning Labels are available upon request to Prevention Services. Be sure to indicate the specific label you are interested in.

• "Do Not Remove Paperguard from this Papercutter"
• "AV Cart Tipover Hazard"
• "Folding Table Tipover Hazard" (1 1/2" x 10")
• "Folding Table Tipover Hazard" (8 1/2" x 11")
• "Warning! Alarm System Electronically Protected" 4" x 4" (specify front adhesive or back adhesive)

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