Education Institutions K-16 are understanding the need for an increased safety presence

YUMA, AZ, USA, March 6, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Active shooter and emergencies are certainly issues that need much attention and visibility. Many schools and districts have secured the services of School Resource Officers (SROs) to help with this vitally important concern.

There are so many other areas of possible loss that need immediate attention that is necessary to identify someone to head the safety initiative in functions such as; lab safety; shop safety; transportation safety, traffic patterns around the school safety, playground safety, gyms and athletic activities.

These issues are increasingly being managed by a Professional School Safety Manager or in some cases by adding the EHS responsibilities as an additional duty to current staff.

Either way it is highly beneficial to have a certified person doing these most important management activities as it lends recognition by others of the knowledge of the person as well as a great tool to inform family members of the importance the school places on the safety and well-being of students, staff and visitors.

The recent recognition of the importance of Education Safety Experts is increasing the demand for certified professionals.

Funding is obviously an issue, but looking at the big picture when a safety person prevents an incident it results in savings to the hiring authority. Just a couple of these 'saves' will easily pay for the EHS pro.

The institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) offers two management focused School Safety Certifications that for individuals in those capacities. When at Certified EHS pro works with the SRO there will by a synergy that immediately will result in savings.

The premier credentialing organization for those functioning as safety and health managers in the school systems is the ISHM. It administers the recognized Certified School Safety Manager (CSSM) certification and Certified School Safety Specialist (CSSS) programs. For more information about the Institute for Safety and Health Management’s certification programs, please visit www.ISHM.org, email info@ISHM.org or call (877) 201-4053.

About the Institute for Safety and Health Management
The Institute for Safety and Health Management is the premier credentialing organization founded to promote the establishment of standards and recognition of safety and risk management professionals. Through the ISHM’s certification programs, Certified School Safety Health Manager, Certified School Safety Specialist, Certified Safety and Health Manager, Associate Safety Health Manager and Certified Safety Management Practitioner, it promotes the advancement of safety management through the application of management principles and the integration of safety into all levels and activities of management.

Larry Curtis
ISHM
928-344-5221
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