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Bryer, Judith E. – Teacher, 1978
Accidents, mishaps, injuries can happen in any classroom, cafeteria, gym, hallway, playground and the teacher is probably the first adult to arrive on the scene. These guidelines on how to respond to 10 common school accidents explain what steps to take. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Citations (References), Elementary Education, First Aid, School Accidents
Williams, William A. – School Shop, 1972
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Educational Media, Safety Education, School Safety
Haering, Franklin C. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
Public school systems cannot afford to not institute a specific individual or department to design and monitor their total safety programs. (LH)
Descriptors: Accidents, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Development, Public Schools
Trimble, R. Thomas – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
Since a more imaginative playground landscape induces more children to participate in play activities, increased safety precautions must be taken by school and recreational personnel. (LH)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Elementary Education, Playground Activities, Playgrounds
PEB Exchange, 2003
Describes the "Observatoire national de la securite des etablissements scolaires et d'enseignement superieur," a national agency established by the French government in 1995 to ensure safety in schools and colleges. Its annual reports, drawn up in conjunction with experts, are sent out to government, public authorities, and any…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Foreign Countries, Government School Relationship, Inspection
Baker, Shirley – Vocational Education Journal, 1990
Teachers should know basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the Heimlich maneuver to be able to deal with emergencies immediately. (SK)
Descriptors: Accidents, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Injuries
Jernigan, Jack D.; Lynn, Cheryl W. – 1990
A study to assess whether the school bus speed limit should be changed in Virginia is described in this report. The relationship between the safety characteristics of Virginia's three-tiered speed limit system and school bus operation is examined to determine the optimal level of safety for school bus travel. Virginia allows the following three…
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Elementary Secondary Education, School Buses, School Safety
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Williams, V. M. M. – Journal of Biological Education, 1974
The three common laboratory accidents, Cuts, Burns, and Fainting are considered from the aspects First Aid treatment and prevention. (Author)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Injuries, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Safety
Pierce, Harmon; And Others – Community, Technical, and Junior College Journal, 1986
Describes the aftermath of a fire in a chemical storage vault at Burlington County College in August 1985, which resulted in the contamination and closure of the main campus building. Highlights decision-making pressures, reorganization and relocation efforts, safety concerns, financial problems, and institutional survival. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Facilities, Hazardous Materials, School Accidents
Fuller, Edward J.; Picucci, Ali Callicoatte; Collins, James W.; Swann, Philip – 2001
This paper reports on a survey to discover the types of laboratory accidents that occur in Texas public schools, the factors associated with such accidents, and the practices of schools with regard to current laboratory safety requirements. The purpose of the survey is to better understand safety conditions in Texas public schools and to help…
Descriptors: Accidents, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Laboratory Safety
Smith, Ida M. – 2002
This is a report of a study of safety issues at one urban middle school in New Jersey. The study had four objectives: (1) to identify the safety concerns of the staff and students of the school; (2) to determine effective strategies for improving safety; (3) to ascertain ways to implement strategies for improved safety; and (4) to determine ways…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Improvement, Middle Schools, School Accidents
Our Children, 1997
The National Action Plan for the Prevention of Playground Injuries identifies four areas of playground risks that cause most playground injuries and deaths, including inappropriate equipment size for the age of the children, hard surfaces, inadequate supervision, and inadequate maintenance. Parents and school staff must become educated about these…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Injuries
Thompson, Donna – School Planning and Management, 1996
Every day, more than 575 children are treated in emergency rooms for playground-related injuries. Offers 10 key principles for playground safety. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Equipment Maintenance, Playgrounds, Preschool Education
White, Mark – Curriculum Review, 2005
An interview with Mark White on his views of playground safety is presented in this article. Some of the featured interview questions include: (1) How did you start to focus so intently on playground safety?; (2) There was no central accumulation of injury information?; (3) What's an example of an injury report that led to an improvement?; (4)…
Descriptors: Safety, Risk Management, Accident Prevention, Injuries
South Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. – 1981
This administrator and instructor section of a South Carolina industrial arts safety guide includes sections on responsibility for school safety, safety programming for the teacher, emergency action, suggested forms and outlines, and facility design and layout. School board and superintendent, administrator, and teacher responsibilities for school…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Administrator Guides, Administrator Responsibility
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