Library: Policy
340:110-3-303. Hazards
Revised 6-1-22
(a) General. Hazards are defined as anything that may inflict injury or cause harm, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:110-3-275.
(1) The facility is free of hazards.
(2) Hazardous items are:
(A) inaccessible, as defined, per OAC 340:110-3-275; and
(B) including items in personal belongings, such as diaper bags, backpacks, and purses.
(3) Hazardous items used for a supervised, planned, learning activity may be accessible during the activity, such as water play, arts and crafts, gardening, and woodworking. Higher risk activity requirements may apply, per OAC 340:110-3-290.
(4) Personnel recognize and act to correct indoor and outdoor physical safety hazards.
(b) Manufacturer instructions. Products, including toxic materials, are used, per the manufacturer's instructions.
(c) Standing liquid. Standing liquids are attended at all times and emptied immediately after use.
(d) Toxic plants. Toxic plants are inaccessible.
(e) Toxic materials. Toxic materials, such as health and beauty aids, cleaning materials, and pesticides are inaccessible.
(1) Toxic materials are stored in original containers. However, smaller containers may be used when labeled with the product's name, and the warning information is maintained at the facility.
(2) Toxic materials are not stored or used in a manner:
(A) constituting a hazard; or
(B) contaminating food and food-contact items and surfaces.
(f) Pest control products. Pest control products are not applied when children are present. After product application, children do not access the area until indicated by the manufacturer's instructions.
(g) Medication. Medication is inaccessible.
(h) Illegal drugs. The facility and transportation vehicles are free of illegal drugs and paraphernalia.
(i) Tobacco products. Tobacco and simulated tobacco products and related items, such as ashtrays and cigarette butts, are inaccessible.
(j) Matches and lighters. Matches and lighters are inaccessible.
(k) Open flames. Items with open flames, such as candles, are not used during operating hours.
(l) Heater closets. The central heating unit and gas-fed hot water heater enclosures, such as a closet, are inaccessible and not used for any type of storage.
(m) Weapons and ammunition. Any weapons and ammunition, such as firearms, cap pistols, bows and arrows, and hunting knives, are kept in an inaccessible area. In addition:
(1) locked is defined, per OAC 340:110-3-275;
(2) weapons are kept unloaded in locked containers or cabinets;
(3) ammunition is kept in locked containers or cabinets, separate from weapons;
(4) keys, combinations, and locked storage codes are inaccessible; and
(5) parents are informed of weapons as required, per OAC 340:110-3-280(d).
(n) Vehicle items. Children are protected from items that may become hazardous during vehicle operation or an accident.
(o) Miscellaneous. The requirements in (1) and (2) of this subsection are met.
(1) Fireworks are inaccessible.
(2) Compressed gas cylinders are secured to prevent falling over.
(p) Hazards - children 3 years of age and younger. The requirements in (1) through (3) of this subsection are met.
(1) For 3-year-olds and younger, electrical device charging cords are inaccessible.
(2) For 2-year-olds and younger, inaccessible items include:
(A) strangulation hazards, such as electrical and window blind cords, ropes, and play equipment with long strings;
(B) choking hazards, such as objects with removable parts having less than one and 1/4 inch diameter, plastic bags, Styrofoam, and rubber balloons; and
(C) play equipment with sharp points or edges.
(3) For 1-year-olds and younger, stairways are inaccessible.
