Back to school safety
The return to school every fall truly is a wonderful time of year. It is gratifying to see so many students in your buildings once again, ready to take on the task of learning. Over the summer months, your staff…
Guard against battery fires
Did you know there is an item at your school that has been the culprit in several recent devastating fires? Lithium-ion batteries can result in significant damage if you don’t charge or use them correctly. The following is a list…
Avoid workplace injuries
It’s important to create a culture of safety so you can limit your risk for workplace injuries. Many of the workplace incidents CM Regent’s customers experience do not involve a physical hazard. Instead, they occur because an employee was engaging…
Provide training for your safety committee
A safety committee is an important resource for a school or school district because it provides a framework for both reacting to accidents and proactively preventing them. However, if you don’t properly train your safety committee, it may not be…
Keep your HVAC techs safe
Today is National HVAC Tech Day — an opportunity for Americans to show their appreciation for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians in their lives. These workers are particularly essential in schools, where it’s important to have the right…
Signs, signs, everywhere are signs
To be safe in the workplace, you must have good communication. And that starts with signs — signs that correctly label hazardous materials, that warn when an area is unsafe and that identify when equipment is out of service. The…
How to assess school exterior security
School security is more than just keeping criminals away from your school—it’s also about making sure the outside of your building protects the people inside. Yes, you can invest in security cameras and elaborate security systems, but CM Regent can…
Avoid distracted driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,000 people were killed by distracted drivers in 2019. Even the most attentive drivers can become distracted behind the wheel, but if your employees become distracted while driving for work,…
Be cautious when working alone
Do your staff ever work when no one else is in the building? Chances are, they probably do. With most school security systems, employees need only swipe their badge, and they are in. This is called “lone working,” and while…
Teach your staff about epi-pens
This year, adults and children across the country are celebrating National Pack Your Lunch Day on March 10. The purpose, of course, is to encourage people to take their lunch wherever they are spending the day. But in schools, students…