The Necessity of a Clean Desk
When you hear somebody mention a “clean desk,” what do you think of first? Does a clean desk refer to a neat and tidy-looking desk? Could a clean desk refer to a desk that exposes no confidential information on it?…
“Battery Bulge” and Fires from Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have the potential to cause fires and endanger human life if not handled properly. I am sure we all remember the news stories from a few years ago in which several popular battery-operated toys caught fire while charging,…
Prevent Winter Slips and Falls
There are few things we know for certain in this world, but one of them is this: There will be snow and ice in Pennsylvania during the winter. You cannot avoid winter conditions, but you can help your staff take…
Protection from Bloodborne Pathogens
When you work in a school, you are bound to cross paths with bodily fluids, including blood and vomit. While your instinct is to protect the children involved and find treatment for their nosebleed, cut or ailment as quickly as…
Using Personal Protective Equipment
Since the beginning of 2020, workplaces across the world have been paying much closer attention to how they use personal protective equipment (PPE). Of course, PPE is a vital tool you can use to reduce employees’ risk of contracting the…
Transportation Shortage and Parental Reimbursement
Student transportation has become a struggle for many school entities this year due to a shortage of bus drivers. The shortage is compounded by Covid-19 exposures and layoffs that occurred while students were receiving instruction remotely. Some schools have responded…
Drive defensively at all times
Whether you are driving a school bus or are a staff member traveling from one school building to another, it’s important to keep your focus on safety at all times. The best way to do that in a vehicle is…
Bus Safety for Staff
School districts work hard to make sure parents feel their children are safe on the bus. But children aren’t the only people who are riding on the bus. The driver and other staff (such as field trip chaperones) should be…
Focus on Posture and Stretching
Never underestimate the importance of body mechanics in staying healthy. If your staff can learn to have better posture and use stretching exercises to stay flexible, they are less likely to feel aches and pains and will perform better on…
Avoid Static Working Positions
Whether a school district employee works in a classroom, at a desk, at a machine or some combination of all three, it is important that they remember to shift their position. Maintaining a static position for too long can have…