Work-Based Learning Program Act 242/24 SLH 2008 Safety Training

Work-Based Learning Program Act 242/24 SLH 2008Safety Training West Hawai`i District September 17, 2014 Time Warner Oceanic , Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i Nem Lau, DOECareer & Technical Education & Colleagues, OSHA Workshop Participants

New Dimensions… Overarching Questions • How do we help students connect to the “outside” world? • How do we bridge academics to practical experiences?

Work-Based Learning Program • Prepare for the high-performance workplace • Present realistic expectations of employers • Reinforce academic lessons • Bring relevance to classroom learning • Expose students to reality of the work environment

You and Your School’s Roles • Work with student to develop a Work-Based Learning Program (Appendix I) • Determine a Safe Working Environment (Appendix II) • Execute Agreement of Expectation for Work-Based Learning Experience (Appendix III) • Complete Work-Based Learning Training Plan (Appendix IV)

First an ACT… now the LAW • Created by legislation to bring relevance to classroom learning and expose students to the reality of work. • Encourages the private sector of offer work sites. • State becomes the responsible employer for Worker’s Compensation • Internal Management Document created on July 15, 2005 to explain the law. • ACT 24 signed into law on April 22, 2008.

History of Act 242/24 SLH 2008 • Act 242/24 SLH 2001 – provided State coverage for Workers’ Compensation for students participating in school-approved work-based learning programs sponsored by the DOE or UH if work is performed for private employers. • Act 242/24 SLH 2008 – amended Act 242/SLH to include Workers’ Compensation coverage for students if work is performed for private or public employers.

The Law: Act 242, SLH2008 Whenever a student participating in a school-approved work-based learning program, sponsored by the Department of Education or the University of Hawai`i, undertakes to perform work for a private or public employer as part of the student’s work-based learning program, whether paid or unpaid, the state shall be deemed to be the responsible employer for the purposes of workers’ compensation coverage, that shall be the student’s exclusive remedy to the sameextent as provided in Chapter 386 as against the State and the private employer participating in the program.

Four Major Components Internship forms can be found in this link: http://nemlau.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/sample-appendices/ #1: Work experience must be in an existing occupation or career related to the student’s course of study (Program of Study or IEP). • Experience can be paid or unpaid • Experience may occur during school hours, but should not interfere with other course work. • Experience does not include field trips of job shadowing type of activity.

Student Program/Course Emergency Contact Employer/Mentor Approval Checklist Type of Business Teacher Signature Principal Signature Appendix I

#2: Training Agreement for each student (Appendix III) • Identifies expectations for school site coordinator (teacher), employer (mentor), student, and parent • Agreement is signed by all parties prior to start of program or internship.

#3: Training plan developed to identify (Appendix IV) • learning expectations • evaluation practices • to whom the evaluation will be communicated

#4: Site Survey. The work-based learning site has been surveyed and has been deemed a safe work environment for students (Appendix II).

Determine a Safe Working Environment • State coverage of Worker’s Compensation for participating worksite requires: • Annual school survey of worksite • Worksite deemed safe by trained safety surveyor • State offers annual Act 242 training for safety surveyors; volunteers (Chapter 90) may attend to be certified. • School personnel need attend only once; periodic refresher course is recommended.

Act 242 Documentation • Each work-based learning student participant must have an executed Agreement of Expectation forWork-Based Learning Experience (Appendix III) on file with school. • Responsibility of the school to have document signed by all parties before student begins work at worksite.

Keep records centralized, hold for five (5) years. • If worker’s compensation claim filed by student, keep copies of Appendix I – IV records in separate file. • If storage is an issue—scan into PDFs

Safety Survey Schools must ensure a safe working/learning environment before sending students out “into the field.” Check that the following items are in proper order should an emergency happen.

Administrative Requirements • Records on file • Safety Program available • OSHA forms/required posting • Safety Rules and Policies

Emergency Response • First aid supplies • Emergency telephone numbers posted • Fire & Disaster Plan available

Housekeeping & Maintenance • Work areas clean and orderly • Floors, aisles and work areas clear • Tools, equipment & materials put away • Illumination adequate

Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety • United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System (GHS) to standardize chemical classification and labeling for world-wide implementation • Implementation dates: • Manufacturers: June 1, 2015; • Employers: June 1, 2016 • Formerly MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet) now SDS • Labels must include: • Harmonized signal word • Pictogram • Hazard statement for each hazard class and category • Precautionary statements must also be provided as well as product identifier and supplier information

Equipment & Machinery • General safeguards provided & in use • Operators trained • Rules for use posted • Tag-out info: date, person responsible. Note: good for only one year.

Fire Protection & Prevention • Exits marked and accessible

Fire Protection & Prevention • Alarm system tested (if available) • Fire Extinguishers • Available • Easily located & accessible • Properly tagged, mounted, & inspected

Electrical Safety • Path to electrical panel unobstructed—3’ clearance • Switches properly labeled • No exposed electrical hazards

Regulatory Programs in place • Hazard Communication • Bloodborne Pathogens • Lock out/Tag out

Key Points • All forms and safety survey need to be completed before the student begins work at the work site. • Student may medical insurance – check with your school office as you cannot discriminate. • Parent/Guardian is still responsible for the personal conduct of the student. • Student needs to be set up to successfully carry out duties and responsibilities.

Keep in mind… • Students enjoy the experience especially when it is relevant to their interests. • Once you are safety trained, your expertise may be requested by others within your school to allow students the learning opportunity. • Develop relationships within the community to help obtain optimal work sites. • Thank your employers, parents, trainers, and administration for supporting the program.

Final Notes • If it doesn’t feel right, don’t place a teen worker at the site Or • If you wouldn’t want your child to work there, don’t put someone else’s child there either • Monitor the site after placement and get regular feedback from the teen worker, as to how things are going

Reality for U.S. Young Workers… In 2011 • 106,170 youth under 18 years old were injured on the job in America • Every nine minutes a teen was injured on the job: 55,000 suffer injuries serious enough to require emergency room treatment • Not pretty stats: in 2012, 361 died because of occupational injuries Source: www.youthrules.dol.gov; 1-866-4US-WAGE

Work-Based Learning Program Act 242/24 SLH 2008 Safety Training