At some schools, students and community members are fortunate to have access to makerspace programs—workspaces in which they can practice skills associated with a particular hobby. Some of those hobbies include woodworking, metalworking, photography, glassblowing, ceramics and 3D printing. This…
The crisp temperatures and colorful fall leaves have officially given way to cold temperatures, snow and ice. As you work to keep both students and staff safe, the following are important reminders about winter weather preparedness: Clearing sidewalks and parking…
There are few places in a school that carry as much risk as the cafeteria and kitchen area. From burns and cuts, to potential allergic reactions, to contamination possibilities, countless different incidents can occur in this part of your schools…
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,…