Spotlight: Tornado Safety

A recent article from NASDAQ stated that the 2011 spring tornado season created more than $21 billion in losses, more than more any earthquake or hurricane in the last 20 years, except Katrina in 2005 and Andrew in 1992. A combination of reasons contributed to the horrific tornado season, including population changes and favorable weather conditions. To learn more about what conditions contributed to heavy destruction, read the article here.

Natural disasters are often associated with seasonal temperature changes. In the event that a tornado should occur, PSW’s Tornado Safety course provides information regarding the cause and signs of tornadoes. The course also instructs educators how to prepare students for a tornado, and what safety steps they should take during and after a tornado. To learn more about how you can educate your staff on tornado safety, email sales@publicschoolworks.com. 

Spotlight: Inclement Weather Safety

CNN recently covered a Louisville, KY school bus crash that injured 50 students. It was a rainy day when the bus, which was transporting middle school students at the time, collided with a Mustang occupied by three high school students. To learn more about the bus crash, read the article here.

PublicSchoolWORKS’ (PSW) Transportation - Safe Driving course covers topics such as inclement weather, vehicle accident preventability and motor vehicle laws. To learn more about how you can educate your staff about transportation and inclement weather issues, email sales@publicschoolworks.com...

When former Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer bailed out of jail -- accused of lewd conduct with a child -- he was ordered to wear a GPS monitoring unit around his ankle. NBC4's Toni Guinyard takes a look at the technology.

How does your school ensure transportation safety? Share your comments with us on Twitter @PSWORKS.  

Spotlight: Slips, Trips and Falls

Forbes recently covered The Bureau of Labor Statistics‘ National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The report covered the top 10 deadliest jobs, as well as, which accidents resulted in the most fatalities. According to the report, slips, trips or falls caused about 14 percent of all workplace injuries in 2011. To read more about of the report, read the article here.

PublicSchoolWORKS’ (PSW) Slip, Trips and Falls Prevention course covers the cause, results and prevention of slips, trips and falls. The course teaches staff how to identify areas of concern, act on issues and monitor locations where injuries are possible. To find out more about slips, trips and falls prevention, email sales@publicschoolworks.com.

When former Miramonte Elementary School teacher Martin Springer bailed out of jail -- accused of lewd conduct with a child -- he was ordered to wear a GPS monitoring unit around his ankle. NBC4's Toni Guinyard takes a look at the technology.To share your story about how your school avoids slips, trips and falls, comment on our Facebook page.

November is Winter Weather Awareness Month

Fall is officially in session and temperatures, as well as leaves, are dropping. Get a jump on seasonal training before bad winter weather hits by offering training such as Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention in November with no administrator time and effort. Additional PublicSchoolWORKS’ training courses and prevention tips for educators that revolve around seasonal weather include Transportation - Safe Driving and Tornado Safety. 

To find out more about these courses and how PublicSchoolWORKS can help you and your staff avoid injuries, email sales@publicschoolworks.com.