SECTION IV:      SPECIFIC SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

STUDENTS

 

The Community Colleges of Spokane's Environmental Health and Safety program is of benefit to the individual students enrolled in all programs within the district.  Recognizing that the need exists for the safe operation of equipment and machinery by students in college programs and that certain health regulations are necessary for the successful operation of specific college classes and programs, the following WAC 132Q-94-030 - Students' Responsibilities is incorporated within the CCS Environmental Health and Safety program:

 

"Students attending Washington State Community College District 17 shall, to the best of their ability, make it their individual responsibility to keep themselves and their fellow students free from accidents.  In the interest of accident prevention, students shall obey the approved district safety rules and procedures including those outlined below, as well as other, more specific safety rules, as outlined by their instructors:

 

1)      Students shall consider the benefits of accident prevention to themselves, to others, and to their work, and shall act accordingly, conducting their work to avoid accidents through observation of safe work practices.

 

2)      Students shall study and observe all safe practices governing their specific area of work or class assignment, and shall make a concerted effort to understand their job and area of assignment.

 

3)      Students shall ascertain emergency procedures from their instructor or supervisor.

 

4)      Students shall remain alert for any unsafe condition(s) or practice(s), immediately reporting any observed to their instructor or supervisor.

 

5)      Students shall promptly report any accident in which they are injured, regardless of the degree of severity, to their instructor or supervisor.

 

6)      Students shall not engage in practical jokes or horseplay while attending class or while on the job.

 

7)      Students shall not report to class or a work study position while under the influence of intoxicants or drugs, nor shall such items be used or consumed while on the premises of the Washington State Community College District 17 or representing the Washington State Community College District 17 at an off-site location.

 

8)      Students who receive their instructor's or supervisor's permission to operate a state vehicle shall comply with existing fleet policies and procedures of Washington State Community College District 17.

 

9)      Students shall comply with existing smoking regulations of the Washington State Community College District 17."

 

WAC 132Q-94-120:  Prohibiting Unsafe Acts or Unhealthful Practices"

Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit an instructor or supervisor from immediately prohibiting an unsafe practice which is not specifically outlined in this chapter.  Any violation of sound health and safety practices not specifically enumerated in this chapter shall not be permitted, and the instructor or supervisor in charge may prohibit such practices."

 

WAC 132Q-94-125:  Pets Prohibited in College Buildings

"For reasons of health, sanitation, and safety, no person shall be permitted to bring or leave any dog, cat, or any other pet in any school building, nor leave such pet unattended on any district property.  All dogs, cats, or other pets of any kind shall be and remain on a leash while on any district property.  This section does not apply to the blind, the visually handicapped, the hearing impaired, and the otherwise physically disabled person who requires the services and assistance of a guide dog and/or service dog as defined in chapter 70.84 RCW."

 

WAC 132Q-94-130:  Violations

"Violations of these rules and regulations based on health and safety standards within this chapter, shall be cause for disciplinary action under the provisions of 132Q-04 WAC.  Disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 132Q-04 WAC."

 

WAC 132Q-94-150:  Prohibition of Firearms and Other Dangerous Instrumentalities

“No employee, student or guest shall carry, transport within a vehicle or otherwise possess any gun, pistol, or other firearm or explosive device, hazardous chemicals or any other hazardous device or substance on any college campus or other district property except for use in an authorized college activity with express authorization from the district vice president or an authorized designee.