Emergency exits are a necessary and important part of a school that allows occupants to quickly and safely exit the building during an evacuation. If a building’s emergency exit signage is not illuminated or objects are stored in designated egress…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…