All incidents and injuries require the instructor/responsible person to complete the Lawson State Community College Accident/Incident Report Form . To proceed with the correction of any safety hazards or deficiencies, the instructor or responsible person must complete the form quickly and accurately. The Incident Report must be completed when a student is injured. The report will be used by the appropriate college to investigate the injury. It is important that all questions be answered in as much detail as possible. In the event an injured individual refuses medical attention or transport, the attending staff member will complete and have the injured individual sign the Refusal of Medical Services and/or Transport form. Every student is expected to comply with all emergency procedures.
Safety, Precautions & Procedures
Protection of Valuables
The college cannot be responsible for personal property. All valuable articles should be locked in a car trunk or a locker. Serial numbered items should have numbers recorded and kept in a separate location. Students are encouraged to keep purses, handbags, and the like in their possession at all times.
Safety Goggles
Alabama Law: SS16-1-7 Eye protective devices for pupils and teachers participating in certain courses. 1. Every pupil and every teacher in the public schools shall wear industrial quality eye protective devices while participating in the following courses: a. Vocational or industrial arts, shops, or laboratories involving experience with: (1) Hot molten metals (2) Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting or stamping of any solid materials; (3) Heat treatment, tempering or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; (4) Gas or electric arc welding; (5) Repair or servicing of any vehicle; (6) Caustic or explosive materials. 2. Chemical or combined chemical-physical laboratories involving caustic or explosive chemicals or hot liquids or solids. College Policy: It shall be the policy of Lawson State Community College that all persons, instructors as well as students, wear protective eye wear while participating in laboratory/shop experiences as described in Alabama Law SS16-1-7.
Utility Failure
In the event of a utility failure occurring during regular working hours, immediately notify the Switchboard Operator by dialing “0” from any college telephone. If the utility failure occurs after hours, weekends, or holidays, notify Campus Police/ Security at 925-3587.
Student Incident Procedures
Lawson State Community College faculty and staff will provide immediate attention to a student in the event of an incident, injury, or severe illness occurring on campus. All student accidents, injuries, and severe illnesses must be reported as soon as possible to the instructor or nearest college personnel immediate notification provides the opportunity for an on-the-scene investigation, insures prompt preventive action, and also provides the individuals with assistance in matters of medical attention and insurance.
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