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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
School district employees often want to bring electrical appliances—such as coffee pots, space heaters, fans or scent diffusers—to make their personal workspaces more comfortable. This can be a liability, as each of these appliances could cause safety hazards or result…
You probably wouldn’t be surprised to learn that neck and back problems are among the biggest risks for school district employees. Some studies have shown that more than one-third of American adults reported experiencing back pain. Depending on assigned duties,…
There is plenty of risk associated with using ladders, which is why a whole month is devoted to the topic—March is Ladder Safety Month. But while ladders can be dangerous if not used properly, both staff members and students should…
It’s no secret that drinking fountains (also called bubblers, water fountains or water filling stations) present the potential for risk. That is why many schools shut off their drinking fountains during the COVID-19 pandemic—children were in danger of spreading disease…