Title: Follow general safety procedures.
Course: Public Safety II (15101-II) > Section: Following Criminal Justice and Firefighting Safety Standards

Following safety procedures should include

- handling of all weapons and ammunition
- handling of suspected narcotics
- handling of transportation/patrol vehicles (e.g., cars, boats, bicycles, motorcycles, helicopters, planes, and prisoner transport vans)
- using 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/legal issues involving bloodborne pathogens or infectious diseases?
- What are the medical/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 his/her concerns as soon as possible?