Employee Involvement In Safety
Your school strong safety program will not be complete without employee participation. Employees operate the equipment, use the tools, and do the tasks that expose [...]
New Tool Can Help Identify Dampness and Mold in Schools
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently introduced a new tool to help school staff to identify and assess areas of dampness [...]
Playground Safety – Winter Use Advisory
Winter weather conditions may reduce the effectiveness of surfacing materials The Risk Cooperative recommends that school districts follow the provisions of the U.S. Consumer Product [...]
Ten winter driving tips
Are you planning any long drives during the cold-weather months? Follow these winter driving tips to ensure you arrive safely: Get a grip. With good [...]
Making your safety committee work
A safety committee can be an important tool in your district’s overall safety program. The committee provides a forum for employees and administration to work [...]
What does an effective school safety and health program look like?
The key to preventing harm to school employees (and students) is to establish a good safety program. An effective safety program addresses the specific needs [...]
Winter weather is on the way! Are you ready?
Winter will be here soon. Now is the time to begin preparing your school buildings to protect them during harsh weather conditions. Have emergency telephone [...]
Educators, community partners provide valuable training at 2018 Safety Summit
More than 450 educators and community partners attended the 2018 Annual Safety Summit, sponsored by the Clark County Safe Schools Task Force. Attendees represented 13 school [...]
Ergonomics: Three Tips for Using a Mouse
Consider the following when using your computer mouse. Location It should be located as close as possible to you and the keyboard, preferably at or [...]
Spectator safety
Whether they are inside a gymnasium or outside at your football stadium or baseball field, bleachers are subject to wear, weathering, corrosion, abuse and metal [...]
Senior Graduation Parties
Senior high school graduation parties are a traditional end to a student’s K-12 school career. Very few school districts in Washington State actually sponsor the [...]
Identifying Potential Threats
The United States Secret Service in their report Safe School Initiative states, “most attackers engaged in some behavior, prior to the incident that caused concern [...]
