Back to school with safety in mind
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…
CM Regent provides free playground inspections
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…
Stings and bites!
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…
Harmful effects of wildfire smoke and best practices to overcome them
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…
FAQs about dogs and other animals in the classroom
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…
Weapons Storage Practices in Educational Buildings
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…
Your swimming pool drain cover may not meet current standards
In 2008, the Virginia Graeme Baker Act took effect, requiring public swimming pools to have drain covers installed that comply with the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 performance standard, or any successor standard. ANSI/APSP-16 became the successor drain cover standard effective Sept. 6,…
Stay safe in the theater
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…
Drinking fountain safety
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…
Store your hand sanitizer safely
Throughout most of 2020, hand sanitizer was a hot commodity. Schools, businesses and private homes couldn’t get enough alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHRs), so they stocked up for fear they wouldn’t be able to find them when they needed them. After…