The Necessity of a Clean Desk
When you hear somebody mention a “clean desk,” what do you think of first? Does a clean desk refer to a neat and tidy-looking desk? Could a clean desk refer to a desk that exposes no confidential information on it?…
Prevent Winter Slips and Falls
There are few things we know for certain in this world, but one of them is this: There will be snow and ice in Pennsylvania during the winter. You cannot avoid winter conditions, but you can help your staff take…
Ergonomics in the Workplace
While school districts spend a great deal of time educating employees about fire safety, equipment safety and other important protocols, you may be neglecting an equally important safety topic: ergonomics. When a person sits at a computer desk for a…
Workplace Safety Committees: A Bright Idea
Have you formed a workplace safety committee at your school or school district? If not, now is a great time to investigate how this might benefit you and the people who work for you. Not only will you lower the…
Don’t Ignore Training Drill Injury Risks
Safety and security drills are a very important part of making sure staff and students at your school are prepared for any type of situation. However, there is another danger that many schools do not consider until it is too…
Overloaded: Electrical Hazards and Practices
As students and teachers use more and more electrical devices, it may be tempting to plug many of them into the same outlet. However, it can be dangerous to overload electrical outlets and cause much more of a disruption than…
Lockout/Tagout Tips
Facilities in your school district may contain machines that could be dangerous if someone unexpectedly turns them on. These machines have a certain amount of stored energy that could cause injury to employees. Here, CM Regent has outlined some keys…
Train Your Playground Supervisors
About 70% of all school and childcare injuries happen during recess or physical education. Schools can prevent many of those injuries by providing proper supervision. CM Regent is committed to giving schools the information they need to keep children safe…
Opioid Abuse and Awareness
The statistics don’t lie: In a 2019 study, 7.2 percent of teenagers reported they were currently abusing prescription opioids. These drugs have become a bigger and bigger problem in American schools, and administrators are striving to contain the problem. As…
COVID-19 and Therapy Dogs in Schools
Do you have therapy animals in your school or are you looking to add them? We are still learning about how COVID-19 spreads, but there have been some instances where it has been identified in animals. If you have, or…