Key Takeaways Avoid makeshift repairs and shortcuts. Improvised tools, modified equipment and non-approved replacement parts can significantly increase the risk of injuries, fires and property damage during school-based vehicle restoration and vocational projects. Hot work activities require strict controls. Welding,…
Key takeaways Continuous monitoring reduces risk: IoT-enabled systems provide 24/7 visibility, helping organizations detect and respond to issues before they escalate. Unoccupied buildings are vulnerable: Extreme weather and system failures can cause significant damage when facilities aren’t actively monitored. Proactive…
Key takeaways: Water damage is a major risk: Alongside fire, water intrusion is one of the most costly and disruptive issues schools can face — making prevention essential. Maintenance is the first line of defense: Regular inspections of sump pumps,…
School districts work every day to provide safe environments for students, staff and visitors. While safety planning often focuses on visible risks, such as building security, playground hazards or transportation, environmental risks are frequently less obvious and more easily overlooked…
Key takeaways: Water-based fire suppression systems can cause even more damage than the fire itself when they are used in server rooms and around electrical equipment. A clean agent fire suppression system uses gasses to eliminate the oxygen that is…
Key takeaways: There’s no question fire suppression systems are vital for schools — but they should be inspected on a regular basis to ensure they can continue to keep students and staff safe. Schools can accomplish monthly inspections of their…
Schools are navigating a rapidly changing risk landscape in 2026. Christine West, Chief Underwriting Officer for Education at CM Regent, shares her perspective on the challenges facing K–12 and higher education institutions, the trends shaping the year ahead, and how…
Key takeaways: Apiaries, or bee habitations, are becoming increasingly common in schools. It’s important that districts with apiaries create policies establishing clear rules. Parental permission is key for students who are participating in a beekeeping program. Parents or guardians need…
Key Takeaways: Outdoor areas of a school that are available for public use should have appropriate signs to warn visitors of potential risks. Playground signs, such as those that specify an age group for particular pieces of equipment or specific…
Key takeaways: If schools want to offer trap shooting or archery to students, they should develop a written policy that outlines all the rules. The National Archery in the School Program (NASP) offers clear guidance on how schools can introduce…