One of the most important parts of maintaining a healthy school often remains invisible—unless, of course, something goes wrong. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is what keeps students and staff members comfortable both in the winter and…
Of all the spaces in and around a school building, a playground is probably one of the more dangerous ones. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200,000 emergency room visits annually in the United States are related…
This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week, so it’s a good time to assess whether your school district is prepared for bad weather—including floods and heavy rains. According to the National Safety Council and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),…
This week, we celebrate one of the most convenient inventions to enter our lives—batteries. February 18 was National Battery Day, and in recognition of this important device, CM Regent is taking a look at lithium-ion batteries to help you recognize…
It’s almost time for holiday decorating, and while staff may want to show their spirit with lots of lights and other decorations, it’s important to set some ground rules. Here, we share basic safety reminders to reduce the potential for…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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,…