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…
The excitement of a new school year is in the air. As you welcome your students and staff back for another great year of fun and learning, remember to keep safety at the forefront. Here, CM Regent looks at some…
As a school entity, you can minimize injuries to students and members of the community who play on your playgrounds through playground supervision, maintenance inspections and safety audits. All the precautions in the world may not prevent injuries if your…
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…
Have you thought about bringing a therapy dog to your school? Are you concerned about whether the legal liability you might experience outweighs the benefit of having a dog in your classroom? CM Regent has worked with many schools that…
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…