We are fast approaching the season Of leaves falling and crisp, cold air And before we know it soon There will be snowflakes everywhere. Check on the HVAC units To ensure all are working right And make sure that all…
If you were to guess the most frequent claims insurance companies receive from schools, what would you predict? Fire? Vandalism? No, the highest number of claims comes from slip, trip and fall (STF) incidents, which can quickly become costly—both in…
As you prepare to switch your clocks from daylight saving time to standard time, the implications are sudden and immediate: What was once the sunny late afternoon will soon look more like the evening. Staff and students attending extracurricular activities…
Every year, more than 25 million children in the United States ride buses or vans to and from school—and even more students are transported for field trips and extracurricular activities. The time they spend on the bus or van is…
How would you rate your school’s fire safety—and how prepared are your employees to take action in the event of an emergency? Oct. 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week, which means it’s a good time to take a look at what…
All it takes is a small puddle of water, a frayed rug, or a cord on a walking surface to cause a fall that could cost your school organization thousands of dollars in damages from a lawsuit. Slip, trip and…
Is your school ready for whatever kind of disaster or emergency might come your way? Of course, no organization is truly “ready for anything,” but you can take steps that may lessen the impact of a fire, flood, tornado, hurricane,…
Sexual abuse prevention has become a major issue in recent years for all kinds of groups, including houses of worship, athletic teams, scouting organizations and, of course, schools. Depending on the specific group, a variety of best practices and rules…
As the school year starts, the children at your school are no doubt excited to get back on the playground. Before they do so, however, it’s important to make sure you know how to best keep them safe. According to…
The back-to-school countdown has begun and Aug. 15 is National Back to School Prep Day. Along with getting classrooms ready and cleaning the school in preparation for students, now is a good time to remind your families and staff members…