Follow general safety procedures.

Following safety procedures should include

  • handling of all weapons and ammunition
  • handling of suspected narcotics
  • handling of transportation and/or patrol vehicles (e.g., cars, boats, bicycles, motorcycles, helicopters, planes, prisoner transport vans)
  • use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., gloves, masks, face shields)
  • handling of the four methods of pathogen contamination
    • injection
    • ingestion
    • inhalation
    • skin contact
  • discussing the responsibility of the student when hearing of potential danger or threats to students or the school.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is it important to handle weapons according to established standards?
  • What are the medical and legal issues involving bloodborne pathogens or infectious diseases?
  • What are the medical and legal issues involving the handling of narcotics?
  • Why is it important to understand basic safety rules?
  • Why should the student go to an adult with their concerns as soon as possible?
  • What are the cardinal rules for handling firearms?