Fire suppression safety
Let’s say a fire starts in a trash can at your school. How many staff members in your building know how to extinguish it? And are you completely sure the fire extinguishers in your facility are in good working order?…
Special considerations when using contractors
Many school districts frequently use contractors because it is cost-efficient, allows them to offer more for their students, and because it reduces their liability and workers’ compensation exposure. If you hire a contractor for custodial, food service, transportation, maintenance or…
Watch where you step: Preventing workplace injuries
Slip, trip and fall (STF) injuries are among the most frequent incidents in schools, often resulting in costly workers’ compensation claims. STF incidents occur throughout all areas of school buildings and properties, including parking lots, entrances, cafeterias, hallways, playgrounds, classrooms…
Back to school with safety in mind
The excitement of a new school year is in the air. As you welcome your students and staff back for another great year of fun and learning, remember to keep safety at the forefront. Here, CM Regent looks at some…
CM Regent provides free playground inspections
As a school entity, you can minimize injuries to students and members of the community who play on your playgrounds through playground supervision, maintenance inspections and safety audits. All the precautions in the world may not prevent injuries if your…
Parking lot safety
Your school environment should be a sanctuary for learning and growth, but if your parking lot is not safe, it can jeopardize the overall safety of your entire community. Here, CM Regent looks at some of the most common risks…
Stings and bites!
As all school districts know, work certainly doesn’t end during the summer. There are many tasks to accomplish, including maintaining the grounds and preparing them for the return of students in the fall. One of the hazards of working outside…
Adopt safe storage habits
It is all too easy for storage areas to become unruly—especially when you feel your time could be better spent elsewhere. But it’s summer break now, which makes this a good time to closely examine your storage practices and ensure…
Harmful effects of wildfire smoke and best practices to overcome them
Are you experiencing the effects of wildfires in your community? Wildfire smoke can have a detrimental effect on people’s health when participating in outside activities. It can also place additional strain on your HVAC system, possibly resulting in equipment breakdowns or…
FAQs about dogs and other animals in the classroom
Have you thought about bringing a therapy dog to your school? Are you concerned about whether the legal liability you might experience outweighs the benefit of having a dog in your classroom? CM Regent has worked with many schools that…