Though sad, the total number of injuries students sustained has been on the rise recently. These injuries are often occurred purely by accident.
However, it is up to the school's administration to reduce the overall risk of accidents within the premises. Let's look at the most common accidents that lead to school injuries and claims.
Almost all severe school and college accidents result from slips and falls. The most obvious place for such injuries is car parks, corridors, and outdoor playgrounds (mostly around play equipment. Children may even slip and fall when running through corridors and other doorways.
If you wish to avoid such injuries, install PVC curtains in all high-traffic areas instead of doors since they offer better visibility to the other side. Ensure no water spills or wires are laying around. You should also check your playground equipment to see any issues.
Though it may not sound severe, door-related injuries can be excruciating, resulting in broken bones and torn ligaments and even requiring amputation. If you wish to avoid such injuries, we suggest you install door finger guards for schools.
These guards can cover the gap between the door and its frame, preventing any fingers from getting caught in a closed door.
It might come as a surprise, but the total number of claims against educational institutions for food poisoning is also relatively high. Though it's not an accident or injury, the number of kids who suffer from food poisoning at schools is surely worth mentioning.
If you wish to avoid food poisoning on your property, we suggest you maintain a high level of hygiene in your school canteen, kitchens, and all other food preparation areas. It will help you significantly reduce the overall risk of food poisoning.
As the school owner or manager, you must ensure all kids on your property are safe from severe injuries. Remember, besides having to rush to an emergency room, such injuries can also result in a long and expensive lawsuit. So, it would help if you did everything possible to prevent accidents in your vicinity.