Keep your eyes safe at work
Whether your job involves physical labor or many hours of sitting in front of a computer, eye damage is a very real concern. If you don’t take proper precautions, you could end up with either one eye that has become…
How to manage therapy animals in your school
It’s important that both your students and staff take steps to recognize their sources of stress and try to decrease it as much as possible. More than ever, people across the U.S. are using animals to relieve stress. Today (Nov.…
Keep your data safe
Cybercriminals steal 3.8 million records every day as a result of data breaches. That’s 44 records every second—and many of those records could belong to your school district’s employees or your families. In fact, school districts are especially vulnerable to…
Don’t use makeshift devices to reach items
Have you ever needed to reach something, but didn’t feel like taking the time to find a ladder or stepstool? You might be tempted to use a makeshift device in lieu of a ladder. These kinds of devices are everywhere…
Special event best practices for schools
Planning a special event? Do a quick internet search for party checklists and up pops comprehensive checklists to ensure you don’t forget the ice, snacks or decorations. But, trying to determine if you have all your boxes checked for a…
Guard against battery fires
Did you know there is an item at your school that has been the culprit in several recent devastating fires? Lithium-ion batteries can result in significant damage if you don’t charge or use them correctly. The following is a list…
Avoid workplace injuries
It’s important to create a culture of safety so you can limit your risk for workplace injuries. Many of the workplace incidents CM Regent’s customers experience do not involve a physical hazard. Instead, they occur because an employee was engaging…
Provide training for your safety committee
A safety committee is an important resource for a school or school district because it provides a framework for both reacting to accidents and proactively preventing them. However, if you don’t properly train your safety committee, it may not be…
Unmanned balloon safety
As school districts expand their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum or seek to enhance basic science classes, releasing weather balloons has become a popular project. To be operated safely, these unmanned free balloon/weather balloon releases are subject to…
Promote kindness and prevent clashes
You can never have too much kindness in your schools. Random Acts of Kindness Day is Feb. 17, 2022, and to celebrate, CM Regent has created this list of ways you can prevent student altercations at your school or lessen…