Department of Defense Education Activity

Arts, Information, and Careers Branch

Safety Checklist

4040 N. Fairfax Drive

Arlington, VA 22203

School Name: ______Inspection Date: ______

School Location: ______Inspector: ______

Instructions: This classroom checklist must be completed by classroom teacher at the beginning and at the ending of the school year. A copy of the completed checklist below should be forwarded to the building administrator and area safety personnel and ISS.

Items / Yes / No / N/A
General precautions
1 / Ensure there are no damaged power cables or plugs
2 / Power cables, power source, extension cords are all approved
3 / A printout of teacher safety presentation(s) is available in the classroom
Safety with equipment
1 / Work areas are clear, dust-free, and free of possible hazards such as wet floors and tables, cluttered floors, workbenches, and tables
2 / Food and drinks are not allowed in the working area
3 / All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts are guarded
Safety with electricity
1 / Room has an emergency power-off switch
2 / All power cords and extension cords have safety ground prong
3 / Power cords are out of traffic areas
4 / Power strips, extension cords, and outlets are not overloaded
Safety with environment
1 / There is adequate air circulation and lighting in the classroom
2 / The location of the fire equipment is clearly marked
3 / First-aid kits are available and clearly marked
4 / A copy of this safety checklist posted in the classroom
5 / A copy of school evacuation plan posted in the classroom
6 / Room EXIT is clearly marked
7 / Equipment mounts and carts have safety straps


Department of Defense Education Activity

Arts, Information, and Careers Branch

Safety Checklist

4040 N. Fairfax Drive

Arlington, VA 22203

Items / Yes / No / N/A
Engineering & Electronics Classes
1 / Special safety placards are posted in classroom
2 / Students use equipment with supervision
3 / Binder of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is available
4 / All rings, watches, and jewelry are not to be worn in the work area
5 / Students power down and disassemble properly all experiments
6 / Tools, utensils, and assembly components are away from walk area, tables, and in the cabinets
7 / Floors are insulated
8 / Have safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, filter mask, hair nets, hats, and gloves available for all students
9 / Tools and test equipment are resistant to electricity
10 / Storage cabinets with locks are used for hazardous, toxic, and chemical materials
Items / Yes / No / N/A
Culinary Arts Classes
1 / Thermometers are available for students to monitor foods
2 / Food is stored in ways to prevent contamination
3 / Hand-washing station has the necessary tools and supplies
4 / Food-contact surfaces are clean and sanitized
5 / A working dishwashing machine is available for use
6 / A master cleaning schedule is posted
7 / Utensils, tableware, and equipment are clean, sanitized, and properly stored
8 / Frozen foods are thawed properly
9 / There are separate prep tables for raw and ready-to-eat food
10 / Food containers are labeled properly
11 / Student illnesses policy is posted in classroom
12 / Food safety plan is posted in classroom
13 / Appliances are away from water, radiator, and heat sources
14 / Have hair nets, hats, and gloves available for all students
15 / Utensils are resistant to heat
16 / Storage cabinets with locks are used for hazardous, toxic, and chemical materials
17 / Fire extinguishers are available in classroom and cooking area


Department of Defense Education Activity

Arts, Information, and Careers Branch

Safety Checklist

4040 N. Fairfax Drive

Arlington, VA 22203

Items / Yes / No / N/A
Health Science Classes
1 / All beds and medical equipment should be in proper working order
2 / Disposable latex gloves are available for all students
3 / Storage cabinets with locks are used for hazardous, toxic, and chemical materials
Items / Yes / No / N/A
Computer Services & Support Class
1 / Antistatic wrist band for each student and floor pads for each work area are available
2 / Floors are insulated
3 / All rings, watches, and jewelry are not to be worn in the work area
4 / Students use equipment with supervision
5 / Tools and test equipment are resistant to electricity
Items / Yes / No / N/A
Cisco Networking Classes
1 / Routers/Switches are away from water, radiator, and heat sources
2 / Safety glasses, hair nets, hats, and gloves are available for all students
3 / If available, ladder is properly stored

Reference Bignell; August 19, 2009 1