REMS on the Air Podcast
The REMS TA Center's Podcast Library contains a collection of episodes designed to support your school safety, security, emergency management, and preparedness initiatives.
REMS on the Air Podcast
Human Error and School Safety
The REMS TA Center talks with Dr. Garry McGiboney (formerly with the Georgia Department of Education) on the topic of human error and school safety. Dr. McGiboney explores the types and causes of human error in schools and provides suggestions and best practices to avoid human error incidents. Key explorations include
- What is “human error,” and what are its primary causes?
- How and where is human error most likely to manifest in K-12 school settings?
- What does school climate have to do with human error?
- What is the difference between remedy-based thinking and solution-based thinking?
- What are some strategies and best practices for avoiding human error in K-12 school contexts?
REMS TA Center Resources
Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans (Guidance Document)
The Role of Districts in Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans (Guidance Document)
Timeless School Safety Strategies (Fact Sheet)
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