School district employees who work outside, such as custodians and maintenance workers, must contend with a wide variety of weather-related hazards. Snow, ice, high winds, damaging rain and hail all require specific safety measures. But have you ever spent much…
Whenever work is performed from elevated heights, the potential for injury increases not only for those working above, but also those working below who may be struck by a dropped object. Fall prevention should be emphasized in any pre-planning discussion…
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, and World Hearing Day is also observed this month. With that in mind, let’s look at some ways you can protect the eyes and ears of your school staff and students. The places with…
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, making this the perfect time to talk about how your school is addressing the risks of concussions and brain injuries. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, more than 5.3 million people in…
A performing arts program can be a wonderful asset to a school—but not if it leads to accidents, injuries and major liability for your school and district. If you host theatrical, musical or dance performances on your stage, consider the…
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…
The auditorium of any school is full of potential risks. Most of those risks are obvious, such as problems with lights, housekeeping and prop storage. But two particular issues are often overlooked and can be devastating if they lead to…
In some ways, students and staff members at a school can be almost as much at risk of suffering a burn as those who work at a manufacturing facility. Science labs contain Bunsen burners and flammable chemicals, custodial closets contain…
At any school, the parking lot is full of risks. Any child, staff member or parent could be in great danger if any part of your parking lot is not marked properly, leading to near-misses and crashes. And during this…
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…