Health Safety and Risk Management

The Safety Risk staff trains thousands of school employees in AED/CPR, we offer different levels of this program for Initial Certification and Recertification, you will receive an American Heart Association two-year certification, book and card upon completion. View our AED/CPR services.

As a New York State certified radon laboratory, our team has conducted sampling and analysis programs in 25 Western New York school districts to meet NYSED requirements for screening facilities for radon gas.

Health, Safety and Risk Management has extensive experience with Project SAVE assisting schools with building level safety plans, safety audits, tabletop exercises, lockdown drills, shelter-in- place drills and evacuation drills.

Health, Safety and Risk Management is certified to perform AHERA triennial reinspections, NYSED required annual visual inspections, science laboratory safety inspections, automated external defibrillator inspections, safety audits, pre fire and fire inspections, and playground inspections.

Health, Safety and Risk Management provides programs and plans to meet a district's regulatory compliance as required by NYSED, NYSDOL, NYSDEC, NYSDOH, USEPA, USCPSC and NFPA.

Ergonomics has become an important factor in supporting injury prevention initiatives in the workplace. Our specialists perform ergonomic analyses to improve workplace health and safety.

The physical environment of school buildings and grounds is a key factor in the overall health and safety of students, staff, and visitors. Our specialists can perform environmental assessments; and testing of schools.

Bus Driver/Monitor Training

Basic Bus Driver Training is a 30 hour mandated course for new bus driver. The course includes topics such as first aid, defensive driving, discipline and dealing with special needs children.

Advanced Bus Driver Training is a review of material covered the 30 hours basic course. It also covers updates on new rules and regulations. Attendance at this course also allows the opportunity for an insurance reduction.

Bus Monitor Training is required of all monitors and attendant in NYS within first year of employment. Course includes but not limited to roles and responsibilities, student management, safe ridership, loading/unloading, and emergencies.

Buildings & Grounds Personnel

Many buildings and grounds personnel are trained for a Pool Operator Certification.

Health, Safety & Risk Management is a NYSDOH provider of asbestos initial and refresher training courses. Additionally, certified staff conduct AHERA reinspections and periodic surveillances, asbestos sampling, LEA and Employee Asbestos Awareness training, as well as manage district Asbestos Plans.