My aim in this short paper has been to draw attention to the potential for professional extension and advancement for which the mentoring of trainee teachers can provide a strong foundation. The context in which I explore these issues is that of the college sector in the UK (variously termed "further education" [FE] "post-compulsory…

The need for better regulations concerning environmental health standards for jails is emphasized. Areas that should be covered by regulations are specified. The form and frequency of inspections, and qualifications of the inspecting personnel, are discussed. (DT)

Past and pending safety and health regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are examined; special emphasis is placed on their implications for school shops. (EC)

Problems associated with seasonal foodservice operations and an educational program to alleviate these problems are discussed. The program includes formal training for food handlers and managers as well as formal and informal inspections are reinforcement. Concepts of food handling and unique aspects of national park operations are also discussed.…

Provides guidelines on techniques for conducting indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations, which may benefit school personnel who must fund investigations within meager budgets. (EV)

Describes post-occupancy evaluation of school buildings in terms of its aims, principles, benefits, methods, timing, and results. Offers three examples illustrating the evaluation of educational facilities in New Zealand. (EV)

The effects of school inspections on school improvement have been investigated only to a limited degree. The investigation reported on in this article is meant to expand our knowledge base regarding the impact of school inspections on school improvement. The theoretical framework for this research is partly based on the policy theory behind the…

Discusses what some States are doing to improve school safety programs in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). (MLF)

The workbook is intended to provide personnel having responsibility for bicycle investigations or inspections with an overview and technical information on bicycles which will serve as a technical foundation for understanding the bicycle regulations. It discusses bicycles in general, and introduces the user to the specific parts of bicycles. On…

The recommendations included in this document are intended to reduce seismic hazards associated with the non-structural components of schools buildings, including mechanical systems, ceiling systems, partitions, light fixtures, furnishings, and other building contents. It identifies potential earthquake hazards and provides recommendations for…

Explores scope and reliability of British Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) inspections of British nursery schools; 513 Web posted inspections were coded for content); 33 schools were visited; and basic data collected and matched with that in OFSTED's report. Concludes inspections were inconsistent, sometimes misrepresenting work of…

Emphasizes the importance of an annual security review of a school facility's door hardware and provides a description of the different types of locking devices typically used on schools and where they are best applied. (EV)

Describes a process for evaluating a building's envelope (roof, walls, windows, waterproofing, and structure). Steps are grouped into the following categories: building history, field inspection, access methods, identifying defects, testing methods, and engineering analysis. (EV)

Explains what to look for during school roofing inspections that signals potential problems. The importance of inspection document and who should be responsible for inspections are addressed. (GR)

In 2006, the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER) conducted an independent evaluation of the new inspection process for maintained schools in England, introduced in September 2005. The aim of the research was to assess the extent to which schools felt that the new inspections contributed to school improvement. The research methods…