Fire prevention and preparedness
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…
Keep your employees safe from falls
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…
Make sure you’re ready for anything
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,…
Prevent sexual abuse in your school
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…
Playground safety: maintenance and supervision
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…
Back to school safety
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…
CPR and AED in your schools
Picture this: During a physical education class, the teacher experiences sudden cardiac arrest. You have a problem: None of the other staff members in the gym know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or use an automated external defibrillator (AED)…
Band towers: A bird’s eye view of risk factors
Band towers can be a nice addition to your school grounds, offering band leaders a bird’s eye view of the marching band’s formations during practices. Whether you already have a band tower or plan to install one, there are certain…
Safely storing chemicals and compressed gas cylinders
Between chemicals for science labs, cleaning materials and compressed gas cylinders, several items in your schools need to be stored correctly. Rather than merely piling such materials haphazardly into a closet, it’s important to follow proper procedures. The following are…
Stay safe on utility vehicles
Your school may use all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), golf carts or utility vehicles for jobs such as landscaping, moving equipment or transporting staff members to places that can’t be reached by other vehicles. They’re incredibly useful and versatile, but they can…