When summer arrives, schools and organizations often slow down, but the responsibility to keep your staff trained and your community safe never takes a vacation. Summer is the perfect time to review, refresh, and update your required compliance training programs so you’re ready for a secure, compliant, and productive year ahead.
At Media Services, we understand that compliance training isn’t just a box to check. It’s a vital tool to protect your staff, students, and organization. Whether you oversee a large school district, a small nonprofit, or an entire administrative team, staying ahead of required training helps prevent incidents, reduces liability, and ensures everyone feels confident and prepared for any situation.
Why Compliance Training Can’t Wait
Too often, compliance training feels like an afterthought that is rushed at the beginning of the school year or squeezed into staff meetings when time is already tight. However, prioritizing it during the summer months can ease that burden and give your team the time they need to learn, test, and refresh their knowledge without distractions.
Compliance training is more than a list of rules. It’s a collection of best practices and procedures that ensure the safety and well-being of everyone. For example, training on Bloodborne Pathogens teaches staff how to handle and dispose of potentially infectious materials properly, protecting themselves and others. Lockout Tagout training ensures that maintenance and custodial staff are protected from hazardous energy sources through procedures mandated by Indiana State Law.
Well-planned compliance training also helps schools comply with federal and state laws, avoiding costly fines and protecting your institution’s reputation. With the proper training, you build a culture of safety and responsibility that benefits everyone, from students to staff to families.
Stay On Top of Compliance This Summer with Media Services
We’re dedicated to making compliance training simple, effective, and accessible. Here are some highlights you won’t want to miss this summer:
- Child Abuse and Neglect: Unfortunately, child abuse and neglect happen every day, in every community. Each school year, Child Abuse and Neglect training is required training for Indiana Code 20-28-3-4.5. All Indiana school employees who are likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children are required to be trained on recognizing possible signs and the duty to report.
- Lockout/Tagout Launch: We’re excited to announce that our Lockout/Tagout training is launching this summer. This course covers the proper shutdown and securement of machinery or equipment during maintenance to prevent accidental injury. This is critical for facilities, custodial, and maintenance staff and can dramatically reduce workplace incidents.
- Seizure Training in Development: In our commitment to expanding safety training, we have launched a new Seizure Training course. This will help school staff and other employees recognize seizure activity and respond quickly and appropriately, a crucial skill in schools and public settings.
Free and Flexible Training Options
We know that budgets can be tight, and that every organization’s needs are different. That’s why Media Services offers several options to make compliance training affordable and flexible:
- Free Courses: Explore our selection of complimentary compliance training options. These are a great way to get started or supplement your existing training library without incurring additional costs.
- Full Subscriptions: For comprehensive access to our full suite of compliance courses, you can subscribe to our compliance training. This ensures your staff always has access to the latest courses and updates throughout the year.
- Multi-Language Support: Our courses can be translated into other languages to better serve diverse staff and communities. This ensures that everyone has equal access to clear and understandable safety instructions, regardless of language barriers.
Plan Now, Save Time Later
Summer is your opportunity to set your team up for success, without the stress of juggling training during the busiest months of the school year. By encouraging staff to complete their training now, you’ll:
- Meet annual requirements ahead of time
- Reduce the risk of last-minute noncompliance
- Give staff the time they need to learn thoroughly
- Foster a proactive safety culture
Get Started Today
We make it easy to get started, whether you’re new to compliance training or looking to upgrade your existing program. Explore our free courses, consider a subscription for complete access, and keep an eye out for our new releases throughout the summer. You can also review our Best Practices Form to help you start the school year strong and compliant.
Don’t let compliance become an end-of-summer scramble. Take advantage of this quieter season to invest in your team’s safety, knowledge, and confidence. Contact Media Services today to get started. Together, we’ll reinforce safer and smarter protocols heading into next school year.
