Students health and safety research report Problems, cause and solution analysis A research report by Sir Umer

1. Accident prone school entrance at front and side

gates. The school has not made sure the proper means of safety for kids while they are coming or going from school. A number of incidents happened in past also. 1. Install road signs on all coming and going roads and corners. 2. Build speed breakers. 3. Install barriers on road.

2. Polluted and contaminated water in school

campuses.

The water storage tank has not been washed or cleaned 1. Clean water storage tanks properly. properly in recent years. The staff workers uses dirty 2. Use water treatment chemicals for dangerous viruses pipes and unwashed water coolers for water as a result and bacteria. dirt, fungi and many insects are found in water. The 3. Install water filters and coolers. glasses used for drinking water are also very dirty. There 4. Make sure staff cleans the coolers and glasses properly is no water filters, also water coolers are put near on daily basis. garbage cans or washrooms. 5. Place coolers at proper places. You can read complete detail about international standards and detailed effects of contaminated water on kids at : http://www.nrdc.org/health/kids/ocar/chap7.asp , http://eschooltoday.com/pollution/water-pollution/what-is-water-pollution.html http://www.epa.gov/ace/ace3draft/draft_pdfs/ACE3DrinkingWaterContaminantsReviewPackage3-02-11.pdf , http://www.unicef.org/wash/index_wes_related.html sitting arrangement is also not proper with respect f view to teachers. While discussing or writing they have to turn their necks around left or right and sitting in such posture for hours create neck injuries and many other RSI (Repetitive Strain Injuries) problems in bodies that are severe for children. 1. Make sure classes are big enough to accommodate all students. 2. High strength classes should be split up into sections. 3. Sitting arrangements should be properly spaced and placed in straight alignment with respect of view of teachers and class board.

3. Improper seating arrangement for students in classes. Students often sit in the overcrowded classes and their

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://www.teachingexpertise.com/articles/classroom-seating-patterns-223 , http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/ConditionsandDiseases/Symptoms/Pages/Neck-Pain.aspx Students and teachers faced suffocating conditions in 4. Suffocation in certain classes. certain classes due to the lack of proper ventilation and cross flow of air. It could cause hallucination and respiratory disorders. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://www.cps.ca/documents/position/preventing-choking-suffocation-children

1. Proper installation of windows and air ducts for crossing of fresh air in classes. 2. Installation of cooling fans and exhaust fans.

5. Improperly constructed labs.

The school labs are not properly constructed taking into account the safety of students while performing experiments. The chemical stock and performing tables are at the same place. No fire extinguishers and safety kit is present there.

1. Proper and vast space should be provided that will be airy, properly ventilated and illuminated. 2. Chemical stock should be placed separately from performing tables.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://nobel.scas.bcit.ca/debeck_pt/science/safety.htm , http://library.thinkquest.org/11430/research/safety.htm

6. Obsolete computer hardware.

Students can be suffered from obsolete computer hardware they used to study. The monitors display is very bad without any eye protection that could seriously damage their eyesight and could cause mental problems like headache.

1. Provide new and safe computer hardware. It creates self interest in learning and acquiring knowledge in students.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://www.cdmc.ucla.edu/Published_Research_files/spkg-2001.pdf , http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/computer-vision-syndrome The designs for class room furniture especially for 1. Provide comfortable sitting furniture. 7. Uncomfortable class room furniture. secondary classes are inadequate. Some wooden furniture also has wood mites and some have aroused nails. To sit and write on them is very difficult and cause bad handwriting. Some broken chairs also tear the uniform or cut the skin of students. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://healthychild.org/easy-steps/look-out-for-formaldehyde-in-childrens-furniture/ , http://www.edutopia.org/comfortable-truth-well-planned-classrooms-make-difference

8. Power failures and backup problems.

During power failures the generators dont run properly. If they run they create huge noise that some classes cannot conduct learning. The smoke fumes also damages the lungs of people breathing nearby. If it doesnt run the campus two classes became dungeons, darkness affects students eyesight and too hot classes are difficult to sit and study.

1. Noise less generators should be installed and at proper places. 2. Proper air and ventilation measures should be taken to ensure adequate amount of light and air passes through classes.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://healthpsych.psy.vanderbilt.edu/2008/ReadingVision.htm http://www.informedesign.org/_news/feb_v02-p.pdf

9. Too high voice of speakers for calling cause noise

problems.

The school has very inadequate sound and speaker system for calling students. The sound is too loud which is dangerous for students and teachers. They cannot concentrate on subjects and it cause severe headache and hearing problems. The personnel handling the sound system are very careless, irresponsible and extremely non cooperative.

No need of high pitched echo speakers for rocking the whole school or neighborhood. Simply categorize students at off time without shouting, train them. Van students go first and the teacher in the class make sure to keep them out first in line then followed by next group of by walk students. Parent pickers gather down in central yard or junior class and by using a small microphone the rest of the job will get done.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://www.epa.gov/air/noise/ochp_noise_fs_rev1.pdf , http://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/ASHA/Publications/cicsd/2012F-Effects-of-Noise-Induced-Hearing-Loss.pdf http://www.dangerousdecibels.org/education/information-center/faq/

10. Foul conditions of washrooms.

The washrooms are very smelly. Adequate cleaning is often missing; staff only washed them once at off time. No antibacterial hand wash is present. Number of washrooms usable need to be increased.

Washrooms need to create an environment where students, go relax and came back happily, not a place where they go and odors make them spit out and the very sight inside washroom make them fainted and lost of consciousness. The solution is simple just clean up everything properly using antibacterial cleaners and make surroundings clean.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://england.shelter.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/39202/Chance_of_a_Lifetime.pdf , http://www.childcomwales.org.uk/uploads/publications/27.pdf http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OESE/archives/inits/construction/impact2.html , http://www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect/guide/parent-carers/Pages/caring-disabled-child.aspx The labs and classes are not properly dusted and Need to improve the cleaning process. 11. Improper cleaning of classes and labs. cleaned using antibacterial surface cleaners. These are the places where micro organisms grew rapidly due to sweat and humidity & spread easily causing health disorders. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://edition.cnn.com/2012/01/14/health/school-indoor-air-pollution/index.html , http://children.webmd.com/environmental-exposure-head2toe/safer-cleaning-products A person with basic first aid treatment knowledge & Medically sensitive students data should be prepare 12. No adequate health or safety officer is available. expertise should be present in school to take necessary along with emergency remedial measures information action in case of emergency. prescribed by their doctors. Parents need to submit any such information regarding their wards so that emergency could be dealt with properly. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://www.unesco.org/education/tlsf/mods/theme_b/mod08.html , http://unesco.org.pk/education/documents/publications/School%20Health%20Programme.pdf http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/school_health/health_coord_shs.htm

13. Nonqualified sports and physical activity teacher.

The teacher in charge of sports and physical activities are not trained or either qualified in such regard from specified institutes. The physical activities are not planned properly for kids according to age or gender wise.

1. Hire some professional physical trainer for kids. 2. Devise a detailed exercise plan according to age and gender wise. 3. Organize sports activities for kids and purchase sports goods. 4. Make daily assembly exercise schedule for students.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/nclb.teachers.admins.htm , http://www.phecanada.ca/importance-physical-education-specialists https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/student_welfare/safe_sport/pd02_12_safe_sport.pdf Kids have to bring their own stuff for P.Ts in school. School should maintain their own sports goods and 14. Sports equipment not available. They often bring substandard goods that could hurt while purchasing them keep quality and kids safety in them. mind. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/student_welfare/safe_sport/pd02_12_safe_sport.pdf Schools management has the responsibility of conducting various campaigns regarding health and safety campaigns like how to stop dengue fever, earthquake safety features and fire safety drills. School needs to organize workshops on health issues and celebrate days on health hazards and how to prevent them. Also call doctors or professionals in special days and run campaigns in school.

15. Lack of health awareness campaigns and

workshops.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/pages/default.aspx , http://www.fao.org/docrep/017/i3235e/i3235e.pdf , http://www.sesameworkshop.org/what-we-do/our-initiatives/healthy-habits-for-life/ Students carry bags that are too heavy for them. Such Devising a schedule of subjects and related stuffs to be 16. Heavy load of bags on students shoulders. heavy bags can cause shoulder pain and backbone carried every day. Place shelves in classes and place problems. This is affects students growth of bones and basic books and C.W copies there. Class teachers should affects their tissues and muscles. follow strictly such plans of daily routine and check promptly and regularly for lacking and improvements. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130221141604.htm , http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/backpack.html , http://svc019.wic048p.server-web.com/ajp/vol_47/2/AustJPhysiotherv47i2Chansirinukor.pdf The food we eat greatly influence and shape our growth Guide kids towards healthy diet and what should we 17. Healthy lunch is not available to kids. and health. Our kids eat lots of unhealthy and junk food. eat. Specially held a seminar and call for mothers The food that cause malnutrition and health disorders. because they play important part in this regard and their awareness will greatly help the society in improving health. Canteen menu needs to be checked and revised according to health standards and avoid the junk and unhygienic food stuff. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages. http://www.examiner.com/article/healthy-school-lunch-impacts-children-s-learning-ability , http://www.rwjf.org/en/about-rwjf/program-areas/childhood-obesity/research/school-meal-standards-may-help-reduce-obesity.html

18. Inappropriate security features.

In the currently panicking situation of law and order in city the security feature needs to be taken care. Currently one guard protects 2 campuses with a rusty gun and no fire order.

Increase number of security guards. Install security cameras.

Students of same age groups sit together and learn in an Management should make an admission policy based on environment where they have same mental levels and such understandings. A separate section can be made if mutual understanding with little differences in in a class such problems arose. physiological levels. But sitting in a level with different age groups pose a considerable physiological problems of understanding and building relationship like friendship and groups. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages :http://www.education.com/reference/article/characteristics-students-risk/ , http://www.news4jax.com/news/superintendent-plans-to-expand-services-to-overage-students/-/475880/20507274/-/xoogu8/-/index.html , http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/CSD6173.pdf Students get hurt and can sustain injuries due to the Teachers need to be restricted to use any kind of 20. Punishment methodologies. punishment methods and practices followed by physical torture or class practices that destroy students teachers in school like steel scale or stick torture, hard personality or destroy confidence level or affects the slaps and various other physical tortures. Some behavior in future. punishments does not hurt physically but kill the students personality and affects physiologically. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages : http://www.hrw.org/news/2010/04/14/corporal-punishment-schools-and-its-effect-academic-success-joint-hrwaclustatement , http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/res/article/view/29257/17679 , http://www.interventioncentral.org/behavioral-interventions/challengingstudents/what-every-teacher-should-know-about%E2%80%A6punishment-techni For doing exercises tight fit school uniform is not Change dress codes especially for the day of drill and 21. Inappropriate dress codes for exercises. appropriate. Students cannot move themselves properly exercise. in such dresses and it is hot to wear it during drill and cause lot of sweat and then sit in the same dress to study.

19. Overage students group.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages : http://www.timinvermont.com/fitness/guidline.htm#part09

22. Inapt discipline rules and regulations.

Rules like no water drinking from water coolers or going to washroom during recess time, first period or in last period pose serious questions on the mentality of management committee. This forms a type of physical torture and students think they are being sent to prison.

Controlling discipline by restraining such needs of kids cause serious health problems for them. To avoid such problems simply use common sense while formulating rules and regulation.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages : http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/discipline_introduction.html

, http://www.webmd.com/parenting/family-health-12/how-to-child-discipline .

23. Appalling schedule for relaxing and lunch timing.

The time period for breakfast is not properly managed the bell usually rang late and much time is wasted in gathering in play area. The canteen is small and the whole break time is wasted in purchasing lunch and even some still left to buy it.

Increase the break time. Increase number of canteen workers. Build big canteen.

You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages : http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=39 , http://www.relaxkids.com/school/ , http://www.relaxschools.com/?page_id=26 The hot scorching sun in the morning fainted students Install shades to protect areas of canteen and 24. Shade in assembly yard and outside canteen. when they stand and drill. Also during play time it assembly yard from hot sun rays. causes problems. Same is the situation at off time where parents wait or at place where students buy lunch. You can read a detailed analysis on the following pages : http://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/Contexts/You-Me-and-UV/Science-Ideas-and-Concepts/Positive-and-negative-effects-of-UV , http://www.patient.co.uk/health/sun-andhealth