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…
A safe workplace doesn’t happen by accident
As a school district, you devote countless hours to educating your students about how to hold their own in a world full of challenges. But how much time do you spend educating your staff—particularly about how they can keep themselves…
Weapons Storage Practices in Educational Buildings
Unfortunately, school shootings are occurring at an alarming rate and the ability to quickly respond to an active shooter is an emphasis for all educational entities. To expedite response to intruder events, schools are forming school police departments comprised of…
The dangers of working alone
At select times, school staff members may be required to work alone at off-site locations, on school grounds or in unoccupied buildings, sometimes outside of normal school hours. Employees working in solitary environments are at an increased risk should they…
Your swimming pool drain cover may not meet current standards
In 2008, the Virginia Graeme Baker Act took effect, requiring public swimming pools to have drain covers installed that comply with the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 performance standard, or any successor standard. ANSI/APSP-16 became the successor drain cover standard effective Sept. 6,…
Stay safe in the theater
An auditorium is one of the most visible locations of a school district. Because of its size, it can be used for many different functions, including school plays, concerts, assemblies and even district-wide public meetings. But there are many risks…