Promotion of good health for all FTI students is our number one concern. For all FTI students, good health is essential to achieving educational goals.

It is FTI policy that all accidents and incidents which results in personal injury or illness, and/or damage to FTI property shall be properly reported and investigated. This operating procedure establishes a process to ensure that all injuries, illnesses, incidents and accidents are properly managed in a timely fashion, and that all causes (direct and contributory) are thoroughly identified and that the appropriate actions are taken. 

SCOPE 

This policy applies to all students, employees and visitors at any FTI Training Center location at which work, study or any other District Council sanctioned activity is being conducted. 

PURPOSE

This policy sets out guidelines and procedures for the reporting and investigation of injuries, incidents, illnesses and accidents involving members of the Training Center community or visitors. Injuries and incidents must be reported and investigated in order to fulfill legal requirements, ascertain compliance with applicable regulations and FTI policies and assist the Training Center in taking steps to remedy hazardous conditions to prevent recurrence. 

Emergency Procedures/Closing

Fires: All Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the location of the exits, fire alarm switches, fire escapes and available fire extinguishers throughout the school. In case of a fire, call the emergency operator by selecting a line and dialing 911 immediately. Give the operator the precise location of the fire and he or she will alert the fire department.

Emergency Evacuation: When a fire alarm sounds, please proceed to the closest exit and assemble on Hornig Road for a head count. 

Police: To summon the police, select a line and dial 911, and the operator will alert the police department.

Theft: If a theft has taken place, please report it immediately to the administrative office or to a Coordinator/Instructor. 

Accidents and Illness: When there is doubt as to procedure in the case of medical emergency, immediate medical advice should be secured by dialing 911.

In the event anyone becomes injured or ill at the school, emergency response should be contacted. Emergency personnel will make determinations as to the needed medical attention and transportation. 

Incident Reports: A complete report of every incident, no matter how minor, should be made to the Health and Safety Director within 48 hours of the incident.Copies of incident reports can be obtained from the administrative office.For non-emergencies related to police, fire and rescue, please contact the local coordinator and then file an incident report as described above. Any incident involving serious injury should be reported at any time during the day or night to emergency response at 911. Then an incident report should be filed as described above. In instances where there is doubt as to whether the incident is serious enough to require a report, it is better to report it immediately.

Inclement Weather Policy: If the campus is closed, students will be responsible for all assigned work and classes will be rescheduled. When applicable, the FTI follows the closing schedule of the public and parochial school district where the apprenticeship school is located. 

Campus Security

In addition to the health of our students, the safety and security of our students, their property and campus property is of primary concern. The following policies are in effect to ensure this security.

• All faculty, staff and students are to report the loss or damage of school equipment to the Health and Safety Director. An incident report form should be used for this purpose.
• No guns, knives or other weapons are permitted on the campuses or in the parking lots at any time. Any student found to possess these items on campus or at their assigned work place will be immediately dismissed.
• Students are to report any threats or attacks made by fellow students to the Education Director or the Health and Safety Director. A full investigation will be conducted. If these reports are substantiated, the offending student will be immediately dismissed.
• Any other incidents or actions will threaten the harmony or the security of the campus, should be reported immediately to the Health and Safety Director.

Please refer to our Student Handbook for more detailed school safety policies & procedures.