The harm to human health and our environment caused by leaking underground storage tanks can be devastating. Schools can meet new federal waste management standards by instituting daily inventory monitoring, selecting a reliable volumetric testing company, locating and repairing leaks promptly, and removing and installing tanks appropriately. (MLH)

Teachers should know basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the Heimlich maneuver to be able to deal with emergencies immediately. (SK)

The presence of a uniformed police officer at a suburban Tennessee high school has benefited both staff and students. The policewoman receives full cooperation from all staff--custodians, teachers, secretaries, and principals. The school uses community policing, which consists of getting to know the public and finding out where they need help.…

Violence is a serious problem in Japanese schools, despite the absence of guns. There are three forms: violence among students, violence against teachers, and vandalism. Violence among junior-high students is widespread. Schoolwide strategies to reinforce positive social norms, organize special teams of teachers, and strengthen extracurricular…

Describes problems related to old underground storage tanks (USTs) that may leak toxic contents, focusing on relevance for American Indian reservations. Discusses design, installation, and upgrading of UST systems; federal definitions and regulations; leak detection; legal responsibility; and education for public awareness. Includes Environmental…

Discusses purposes and effectiveness of indoor climbing structures and offers general safety guidelines. Provides a guide to products from 14 companies. The guide describes the equipment, age and weight range, guarantees, price range, and shipping. Addresses, telephone, and FAX numbers of each company are listed. (SH)

A Minnesota shooting shows how gaining students' trust and sharing information can mean the difference between life and death. A 16-year-old previously expelled for bringing a shotgun to school threatened firearm violence. Thanks to students' tips, the boy was intercepted (after wounding an officer) and taken into custody. (MLH)

Introduces this special issue on safe schools. Two articles concentrate on educational theory related to safe schools, and two articles discuss the analysis of data about school safety. The final three articles describe the activities of three safe-school programs. (SLD)

Reviews the literature on quality schools and safe schools, and proposes two testable hypotheses: (1) the greater the school quality, the fewer the school crimes; and (2) the greater the school quality, the more safe-schools components are in place. Supports both hypotheses with examples. (SLD)

Describes one high school's use of video cameras as a preventive tool in stemming theft and violent episodes within schools. The top 10 design tips for preventing crime on campus are highlighted. (GR)

Discusses the various contributions school counselors can make to violence prevention, intervention, and crisis response efforts. Proposes that understanding the counselor's role in prevention, intervention, and crisis response must lead to the professional development that will ensure that counselors will be equipped to handle what is asked of…

Discusses the benefits that schools and universities can derive when they emphasize health and safety in their cleaning practices. Use of the Cleaning for Health and Safety program to reduce or eliminate potentially harmful products and processes and lower absenteeism, illness, and injury is discussed.(GR)

Fear over violence in schools has prompted increased requests for psychologists, educators, and law enforcement professionals to assist in preventing future school violence incidents. Attempts to lay a foundation for developing effective assessment and prevention approaches by first distinguishing planned school-based attacks from other forms of…

Discusses how schools can reduce the occurances of physical injury, vandalism, and break-ins by properly lighting school areas. Several examples of lighting strategies are highlighted, including determining proper illumination levels for specific areas. (GR)

Discusses the building of a safe middle school environment in a Connecticut school through the middle school model. Highlights interactions between administrators, teachers and students; and the values of respect, responsibility, and empathy. (JPB)