WWW.MSPMA.COM | 13 upcoming events MSPMA Annual Conference • September 27-29, 2026 • Branson, MO MSPMA Annual Conference & Core Certification Modules 8 & 1 Get ready for the premier event in school facility management—the 2026 MSPMA Fall Conference in Branson, Missouri! This year’s conference is bigger and better than ever, with more school districts attending, expanded scholarship programs, and even more training classes. It’s your once- a-year opportunity to connect with facility managers, directors, superintendents, and key decision- makers from across Missouri. Expect dynamic speakers, cutting-edge facility solutions, powerful networking events, and hands-on learning experiences tailored specifically for the challenges schools face today. Don’t miss: • The expanded Scholarship Sunday kick-off events (Golf Scramble & Sporting Clays Tournament) and Cornhole Tournament. • New certification opportunities • Exclusive hospitality events • A growing vendor expo packed with innovative products and services Join us as we strengthen Missouri’s schools—and the professionals who keep them running. Please visit our website at www. mspma. com to register for the conference and for further details about our upcoming events. SAFETY ORIENTATION CHECKLIST All supervisors should use the following checklist. The worksheet provides a guideline to ensure that all new employees are properly instructed in key safety and risk management issues. Once completed, the checklist should be signed by the supervisor and employee and maintained in the employee’s file. Employee’s Name: Job Position: Hire Date: Orientation Item Key Topics Discussed Date Completed Discuss General Safety Rules Discuss Job Specific Safety Rules Proper Job Conduct Procedure for Reporting Unsafe Conditions Procedures to Report Injuries Procedures for Reporting Safety Suggestions Discuss Emergency Procedures Review Housekeeping Standards Review Lifting Techniques Review Chemical Safety Review Electrical Safety Review Personal Protective Equipment Review Fire Safety Review Ladder Safety I have reviewed the above topics in the safety orientation checklist and feel that I can perform my job duties faithfully. I have instructed this employee on the above topics and feel he/she can reasonably be expected to perform his/her duties safely. Employee Signature: Date: Supervisor Signature: Date: 4. Remove or report safety hazards immediately. Emphasize that everyone has a personal responsibility to correct safety hazards. Communicate that you expect workers to respond to safety hazards immediately. 5. Contribute to work zone safety. Communicate your expectations that individual work areas are to be kept clean, and that all employees help keep common areas free from clutter and other hazards. 6. Avoid taking safety risks. Make it clear that it is never acceptable to take shortcuts, ignore near misses, or engage in horseplay. 7. Operate equipment correctly. Workers should only use equipment for which they have been properly trained. They should never take it upon themselves to repair equipment unless they have been trained to do so. Instructions should be followed exactly, including no gloves or jewelry around moving equipment. 8. Take training seriously. Inform workers that safety training will be an important and on-going process. 9. Know what to do in an emergency. Make sure you cover the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. This includes fire, medical and weather. 10. Handle hazardous materials according to instructions. Discuss the specific handling instruction for hazardous materials and chemicals. This includes the use of PPE and chemical storage and disposal techniques.
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