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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
School entities across the Commonwealth should be aware of potential health risks caused by extreme cold, including frostbite and hypothermia. School delays can result in more students than usual walking to school. Limit your time outside, and if you have…