July 04, 2008

American School & University | Life Safety

For the Record 

By Van Carlisle

Education instititions should consider the importance of protecting vital records when planning for emergencies....

Wakeup Call 

By Corey Schultz

Education institutions cannot afford to ignore tornado safety....

Safe Passage 

By Jeff Razwick

By incorporating fire-rated glass and the principles of compartmentation, education institutions can provide more comprehensive fire protection....

Be Prepared 

By Harry Nolan

Evacuation planning for routine and extreme emergencies in education institutions...

Threat Assessment 

Different methods exist toward the same goal: secure schools....

A Plan of Your Own 

When formulating emergency-preparedness plans, schools and universities must take into account the conditions and...

Know-How: Fire/Life Safety 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities must be vigilant to minimize hazards and protects students, staff and property....

What's Your Emergency? 

By Jeri Semer, Dave Ostrom and Chris Peabody

Education institutions present challenges when it comes to enhanced 911 systems....

Emergency! 

By Rebecca Geissler

Site hazard management is critical to planning safe education facilities....

Shake, Rattle and Roll 

By Jeff White

Natural disasters can't be prevented, but understanding how they occur can help education institutions design facilities that minimize damage....

Quiet Ride 

By Allen Rathey

Schools and universities should pay attention to the noise their custodial equipment generates....

Pathways to Safety 

By Mike Kennedy

To be most effective, a school's security plan should encompass many techniques and strategies....

Know-How: Security 

Mike Kennedy

Schools should have emergency supplies at the ready so students and staff can evacuate a classroom quickly and safely....

When Disaster Strikes 

By Douglas M. Henderson

An organized continuity plan can help schools and universities bounce back to normal operations after a crisis....

School Security: Priority Protection 

By Mark Lam

School security design solutions--whether apparent or transparent--can help students and staff feel safe....

Assessing Safety 

By Harold Gillens

A comprehensive security assessment can give education administrators peace of mind....

Making Connections 

By John Haynes

Web-based communications for data and safety management can arm facility administrators with the right tools....

Security Solutions: Red Alert 

By Patrick F. Quinn

Red Lake: What's an administrator to do?...

Defining Risk 

By Alan Matchett

A risk assessment can identify ways to reduce risks and liabilities, and determine which risks are acceptable or unacceptable....

Safety By Design 

By Don Hensley, AIA

The argument can be made for transparent vs. apparent security solutions for schools....

Responding to Tragedy 

MIKE KENNEDY

In the aftermath of crises, education institutions work to create an atmosphere that is safe and attuned to students' concerns....

Safeguarding Schools 

By Brian Bobeck

One-way messaging is one technology tool that can play a role in effective school security....

On Alert 

Mike Kennedy

To cope with the world as it exists in 2004, education administrators must be prepared to respond to security crises and threats of terrorism....

Making the Upgrade 

James Carrigan

Improvements can transform an existing fire-alarm system into a modern, campuswide addressable network....

Gimme Shelter 

Christopher Huckabee

Thoughtful design can help facilities withstand the impact of manmade and natural disasters....

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