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Items That Are Used for School Safety

Safety is paramount in any educational environment to foster a productive learning experience and protect the well-being of both students and staff. School safety issues can include working with chemicals in a science lab setting, fire, or the threat of concealed weapons being brought on the premises. Many institutions have adopted specific pieces of safety equipment to reduce risks of injury from these issues and other relevant concerns.

  1. Crossing Guard Equipment

    • School crossing guards and student safety patrol members employ different pieces of equipment to assist individuals in safely navigating a roadway where traffic is present, such as a parking lot or adjacent crosswalk to the school property. A florescent reflective vest is essential to increase the guard's visibility to cars and students who require crossing assistance. A crossing guard may also use a handheld stop sign, traffic cones and a whistle when providing safe passage across a trafficked street.

    Fire Safety Equipment

    • Comprehensive smoke detecting and fire alarm systems are the first lines of defense in the event of a fire threat to a school. Buildings are equipped with smoke detectors, sprinkler systems and fire alarms that provide visual and audible cues to aid in evacuation efforts. Fire alarm manual pull stations and extinguishers also assist in preemptive school safety measures. Evacuation plans posted in conspicuous locations as well as clearly labeled and illuminated exit lights also play a role in school safety.

    Science Lab Safety Equipment

    • Maintaining a safe learning environment in a science laboratory requires a host of safety items to protect students and educators from potentially hazardous accidents. Personal protective equipment such as eye goggles, overcoats and gloves are important items to maintain student safety when working with chemicals. The presence of a safety shower, eye wash station, easily accessible fire extinguisher, fire blanket and first aid kit are also crucial to maintaining proper safety equipment in a science lab.

    Survelliance

    • Many modern learning institutions utilize video camera surveillance and metal detecting equipment to maintain school safety procedures. Video cameras are typically mounted in key positions throughout the school and may be monitored by a security guard to aid in student and staff safety. Hand-held metal detecting devices and walk-through units are considered another form of surveillance to prevent concealed weapons and other illegal items from entering the premises.

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