Safety Procedures
♦ Fire Drills /Actual Fire/Evacuation
♦ Inclement Weather
♦ Tornado/Serious Weather Alert
♦ Medical Care and Accidents
♦ Accidents
Fire Drills/Actual Fire/Evacuation
Fire drills are conducted periodically.
Administrative personnel, faculty, and students are required to
participate in the drills. Fire exits are clearly marked in all
school areas. Fire extinguishers are visibly attached to walls in
hallways and classrooms. Students should familiarize themselves with
the fire plans posted on the back of each class room door.
In the case of an actual fire or forced evacuation, students should
exit the building as established by the fire plan. Once outside
the building, students should proceed to a predetermined location
in the parking area, where roll will be taken by the instructor to
ensure that all students have cleared the building. Do not return
to the building until the “all clear” announcement is made by the
Director or acting school official.
If weather becomes severe, the school Director will make the decision on whether classes will be canceled. The campuses will not necessarily close each time public schools are closed, but will follow closings similar to other colleges and technical schools in the area. If day classes are held and weather problems arise later, the decision on evening classes will be made by 3 p.m. and will be available by calling the school.
In case of a tornado/serious weather alert, it is important to take shelter immediately. During tornadoes/serious weather alerts you will be instructed by a staff member to gather in a predetermined “safe place.” Students should proceed quietly and in an orderly manner to the designated area. When you arrive in the designated area, sit on the floor, with your back against the wall, knees against your chin and with your head down.
Incident Reports require three signatures: that of the staff person making the report, that of the involved student, and that of the Director or other staff witness.
If you become ill or are injured at school, notify the nearest staff person immediately. If emergency care is required, the staff person will notify the Administrative Office. Staff members will only offer medical care if it is necessary to sustain life. In all other emergency cases an ambulance will be called to escort a student to the proper care facility. Should an accident occur in the school building, it must be written up by a staff person and reviewed by the Director. This accident report/incident reports should be detailed and written in memorandum form within twenty-four (24) hours.
