School Safety - Overview
Within the Diocese of Syracuse
family, there are many types of school settings. For this reason, considerable
loss prevention information and material pertinent to schools has been
developed.
In essence, this data should further
assist each school location by helping:
· Manage the risk of accidental loss from unforeseen events by developing
loss prevention programs and policies for the school involving various risks
with particular attention to property and liability issues.
· Provide the expertise, support, and assistance to schools in
developing more effective strategies and techniques for handling their loss
prevention concerns.
· Continually review and analyze activities to determine the level of
risk and liability and to advise management of potential sources of loss, as
well as recommend how to best minimize or eliminate the loss.
· Create and maintain a safe, healthy environment for all students,
visitors, and employees of the school.
· Protect the assets of the school from a catastrophic loss.
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Within the Diocese of Syracuse family, there are many types of school settings. For this reason, considerable loss prevention information and material pertinent to schools has been developed.
In essence, this data should further assist each school location by helping:
· Manage the risk of accidental loss from unforeseen events by developing loss prevention programs and policies for the school involving various risks with particular attention to property and liability issues.
· Provide the expertise, support, and assistance to schools in developing more effective strategies and techniques for handling their loss prevention concerns.
· Continually review and analyze activities to determine the level of risk and liability and to advise management of potential sources of loss, as well as recommend how to best minimize or eliminate the loss.
· Create and maintain a safe, healthy environment for all students, visitors, and employees of the school.
· Protect the assets of the school from a catastrophic loss.
Catholic Mutual Group Presents:
SCHOOL SAFETY TRAINING
The newest risk management training videos for school coordinators, educators, school staff, and anyone seeking additional education related to schools.
Training materials include:
Defeating a Violent Intruder — A 14 minute video focusing on the best practice of Run, Hide, Fight training.
Getting Prepared to Defeat a Violent Intruder — Training to assist school administrators on developing emergency response plans.
Go to: https://syracuse.cmgconnect.org/
and select your Diocese. Click “Go”.
New to training? Create a new account by completing all the boxes. This includes address, primary parish, and how you participate at your parish or school. If you have questions please contact your parish/school coordinator.
Previously had an account? If you have done training in the past and had an account, you can use that same username and password to Sign In at the top right of the page. You do not need to fill in the account creation boxes.
Our students are our number one priority. Students deserve a safe environment where they can live, learn and grow.
Please use the School Security Safety Checklist form below as a guide to assist you assessing your safety and security program for your school building, educators and students. Click on the link below for the Security Safety information.
General Information - Click on the links below for the document information.
- After the Storm
- About AED's - Automated External Defibrillator
- Carbon Monoxide - A Deadly Gas
- CPR Information and Training
- Combustible Materials in the Classrooms and Auditoriums
- Fall Protection
- Field Trip Risk Management Information
- Fire Exit Drill Report
- Food Service Safety Survey
- Food Pantries Safe Food Storage
- Front Desk Security
- Guidelines for Hiring Minors
- Guidelines for Using Volunteers
- Hazardous Materials, Chemicals and Flammable Liquids
- Office Safety Survey
- Parental / Guardian Consent Form and Liability Waiver Form
- Procedures to Better Organize School Chemical Storage Areas
- Reducing Employee Injuries
- Safety Dress Regulations
- Safe Food Handling and Serving Guidelines
- Safety Rules for Kitchens
- Safety Survey - Auditorium, Stadiums and Gymnasiums
- Safety Survey - Buildings and Grounds
- Safety Survey - Classrooms, Offices and Special Rooms
- Safety Survey - Food Service and Cafeteria Operations
- Safety Survey - General Guidelines for Schools
- Safety Survey - Science Laboratory
- School Bus Safety
- School Bus Inspection Checklist
- School Safety - TV Carts
- School Vandalism
- Several Reasons Why Chemicals Should Not Be Stored in Alphabetical Order
- Storage and Handling of Lab Chemicals
Athletics Click on the titles below to get to the forms.
- Athletic and Sporting Events – Risk Reduction Measures
- Auditoriums Stadiums and Gymnasiums Safety
- Bike Helmets Help Reduce Injuries
- Concussion/Head Injury
- Football Helmet Safety
- Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety
- Heat Illness Prevention for Athletes and Coaches
- Safeguarding the Health of the Athlete
Equipment
Playground Safety
Maintenance Click on the titles below to get to the forms.
- Bleacher Construction Raises Life Safety Concerns
- Ice and Snow Removal Procedures (Slips, Trips and Falls)
- Chair and Table Maintenance
- Do you Have a Mold Problem
- Ten Things You Should Know about Mold
- Ice Dam Information
- Recommendations for Preventing and Reducing Mold Growth
- Lawn Mowing Guidelines
- Preventative Maintenance Checklist
- Procedures to Follow When Water Damage or a Water Loss has Occurred
- Travelers Insurance Boiler Inspection Information
- Steps to Reduce Roof Leaks
- Summer Maintenance Checklist
- Underground Storage Tank Inspection Checklist
- Vacant and / or Unoccupied Buildings
- In-House Water Mitigation Program
(Power Point presentation explaining new building regulations for school buildings)
Childcare / Preschool Click on the titles below to get to the forms.
- Child Care Centers - Risk Reduction Measures
- Day Care Center Information
- School and Preschool Prescription Drug and Medicine Authorization
- School/Peanut Allergy Safety Guidelines
Claim Information
GUIDELINES
FOR STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
- When a student is injured, always complete the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse Catholic Schools Bodily Injury Report.
- CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ACCIDENT REPORT FORM - All School administrators/nurses should use this form to report an injury/accident.
- Send the original to the Risk Management Office, 240 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202; keep a copy for your records.
- Our insurance carrier for Student Accidents is WellFleet Special Risk.
- WellFleet Special Risk Student Accident Insurance Policy is a supplemental Medical Plan. The parents/guardian’s personal health insurance plan is primary insurance. In the event that the parent or guardian does not have health care coverage, WellFleet Special Risk Student Accident Insurance Plan becomes primary.
THERE IS A $500 DEDUCTIBLE WITH WellFleet Special Risk. The parent/guardian will be responsible for the $500 deductible of medical payments, after that the remaining balance will be processed under WellFleet Special Risk Student Accident Plan.
- If a parent inquires about insurance coverage, complete Part A of the WellFleet Special Risk Student Accident Insurance form and give it to the parent/guardian to complete Part B of the WellFleet Special Risk Student Accident Insurance claim form. (Note – there is a different form for a CYO accident; please use the SR-2017(W) form for an accident involving a CYO player).
- WELLFLEET SPECIAL RISK STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE PLAN INFORMATION
- WELLFLEET SPECIAL RISK STUDENT ACCIDENT CLAIM FORM
- Information about Student Accident Insurance - Secondary Insurance claim information
CYO ACCIDENT FORMS - click on the forms below for a CYO accident
- Diocese of Syracuse Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Accident Report
- WellFleet Special Risk Accident Claim Form for CYO (Sport Activity)