Industry Insights for Schools

Seven Strategies for Safer Schools

A number of emergencies, from medical to weather-related incidents, can affect schools.

School Roof Management: Hiring Qualified Roofing Contractors

Use these guidelines when hiring a qualified roofing contractor to ensure your roof is protected.

Celebrating 20 Years of ChemEyes

Celebrate 20 years of EMC's school chemical management program, ChemEyes.

De-escalation Strategies for Violent Students

Learn strategies to de-escalate an angry student at school with these de-escalation techniques for teachers.

A Guide for Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Schools

Slips and falls are the leading cause of school accidents. Learn how to prevent accidents in schools.

Chemistry Demonstration Safety: a RAMP Overview

Some high school and middle school lab experiments are not safe. Learn about RAMP chemistry protocols today.

School Bus Winter Driving Safety Tips

Winter can be a treacherous time to drive school buses. Check out these five tips to keep your students and driver safe

Keep Your Building Safe With 24/7 IoT Sensors

Smart sensors monitor your facility 24/7 and alerts you at the first signs of trouble.

Remote Learning: IT Security Tips for Schools

Check out our remote learning IT safety tips to keep students and staff safe this school semester.

Tips for Preventing Electrical Equipment Failure

Learn about the causes of electrical equipment failure in schools and why preventative maintenance is so important.

Keeping Food Service Safe Amid COVID-19

Schools should enact even stricter food safety measures than those that were in place prior to COVID-19. Learn more.

A Guide to Hiring Safe Drivers in Your School District

Make sure your students are in the care of the safest and most qualified drivers.

Prevent Winter Slips and Falls: 9 Steps to Take Before the Storm

Colder weather brings ice, snow and sleet. Learn how to prevent slips and falls with these nine tips.

Using Volunteer Drivers? 12 Things to Do

Students require safe transportation to school events. Learn to manage risk when relying on volunteer drivers.

There’s No Substitute for Back-to-School Safety Training

Back-to-school training can foster an ongoing culture of safety, productivity and confidence. Learn the benefits EMC!

7 Tips for Avoiding Impersonation Fraud

To communities, schools are pillars for education. To fraudsters, they’re a target for quick payoff opportunities.

Keep It Cool: 6 Ways to Get Buses Ready for Winter

Inspecting buses before the winter season and frequently throughout can help ensure any defects are noted.

Are Your Bleachers Safe?

Learn how to maintain bleachers for safety and how to know when it's time to replace them.

A Guide to Pre-Winter Roof Inspections

As winter approaches, it's important to make time for a full roof inspection at all your school buildings.

New Safe Sports Act May Mean Changes For Your District’s Policies

This federal law aims to improve protections for athletes by ensuring sexual-abuse prevention policies and training.

Tips for Preventing Ergonomic Injuries in Schools

Ergonomic issues can cause back, shoulder and wrist injuries and can occur in many different jobs around your schools.

12 Tips For Boiler Startup Season

Boilers and heating systems where proper lay-up procedures were followed will likely work well during winter.

Tips For Effective Emergency Drills

School emergency drills are important, but often done without proper planning.

3 Products To Help Prevent Slips and Falls

Slips and falls are a leading cause of accidents in schools. These three products may help reduce claims.

Driver Qualification for School Drivers

Establishing firm driver criteria for school vehicles helps ensures the safety of students and the public.

Prescription Opioid Abuse in Schools: 4 Tips for School Administrators

Prescription opioid abuse and addiction is increasing and can be a problem for your staff and students. Know the signs.

Avoid These Three Dangerous Chemistry Demonstrations

While chemistry experiments can be great learning opportunities for students, they can also be risky.

Five Ransomware Prevention Tips for Schools

Find out more about ransomware and how you can prevent it from infecting your school’s servers.

OSHA Recordkeeping vs. Reporting Requirements for Schools

Confused about the new reporting and recordkeeping requirements for schools? Learn more here.

Surprising Parking Lot Hazards

Parking lot hazards increase the amount of slip-and-fall incidents at schools. Find out more about these hazards.

Three Classroom Slip and Fall Hazards

Slips and falls lead to sprains, strains and broken bones. Follow these three tips to reduce classroom hazards.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Find out if your staff is in compliance with OSHA’s blood-borne pathogens standard.

Preventing Chemical Stockpiles in Schools

Old and outdated chemicals can be hazardous. Learn how to prevent chemical stockpiles at your school.

3 ways to Securely Erase Your Data

Ice buildups can easily lead to slips and falls. Follow these three ways to eliminate ice buildups.

Tools for Crisis Planning

Check out these tools to develop a crisis response and prevention plan for your school.

3 Ways to Banish Ice Buildup

Hard drives are a common source of data breaches and leaked information. Follow these three ways to securely erase data.