Fire prevention and preparedness
How would you rate your school’s fire safety—and how prepared are your employees to take action in the event of an emergency? Oct. 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week, which means it’s a good time to take a look at what…
How would you rate your school’s fire safety—and how prepared are your employees to take action in the event of an emergency? Oct. 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week, which means it’s a good time to take a look at what…
All it takes is a small puddle of water, a frayed rug, or a cord on a walking surface to cause a fall that could cost your school organization thousands of dollars in damages from a lawsuit. Slip, trip and…
Picture this: During a physical education class, the teacher experiences sudden cardiac arrest. You have a problem: None of the other staff members in the gym know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or use an automated external defibrillator (AED).…
Band towers can be a nice addition to your school grounds, offering band leaders a bird’s eye view of the marching band’s formations during practices. Whether you already have a band tower or plan to install one, there are certain…
Between chemicals for science labs, cleaning materials and compressed gas cylinders, several items in your schools need to be stored correctly. Rather than merely piling such materials haphazardly into a closet, it’s important to follow proper procedures. The following are…
Your school may use all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), golf carts or utility vehicles for jobs such as landscaping, moving equipment or transporting staff members to places that can’t be reached by other vehicles. They’re incredibly useful and versatile, but they can…
School district employees who work outside, such as custodians and maintenance workers, must contend with a wide variety of weather-related hazards. Snow, ice, high winds, damaging rain and hail all require specific safety measures. But have you ever spent much…
Whenever work is performed from elevated heights, the potential for injury increases not only for those working above, but also those working below who may be struck by a dropped object. Fall prevention should be emphasized in any pre-planning discussion…
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…