Swimming pools can be a great amenity for schools. They not only provide a home base for your swim team and expand physical education opportunities, but they can enrich your community through public programming. While being a real asset, a…
Of all the spaces in and around a school building, a playground is probably one of the more dangerous ones. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200,000 emergency room visits annually in the United States are related…
This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week, so it’s a good time to assess whether your school district is prepared for bad weather—including floods and heavy rains. According to the National Safety Council and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),…
Last week, many Americans got their hearts pumping on National Walking Day, which is always the first Wednesday of April. As a school, you certainly have your share of walkers—students who walk to school, parents who walk their children in…
As the celestial event of a total eclipse approaches, schools across the nation are gearing up to witness this rare phenomenon. It's crucial for educational institutions to be well-prepared and informed about the potential risks and best practices associated with…
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…
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…