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2009 OFPC Inspection Summary: Addressing Safety Violations for Improved Compliance

The 2009 OFPC inspection highlights critical safety violations observed from 2006-2008, emphasizing the need for immediate corrective action. Key issues include non-illuminated exit signs, blocked fire doors, improperly stored combustible materials, uninspected fire extinguishers, and faulty emergency lights. The report outlines easy fixes and preventive measures, such as reporting damaged exit signs, ensuring fire doors function correctly, and maintaining proper storage protocols. Everyone plays a role in enhancing safety. We appreciate your cooperation in addressing these violations.

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2009 OFPC Inspection Summary: Addressing Safety Violations for Improved Compliance

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  1. 2009 OFPC INSPECTION

  2. SUMMARY of VIOLATIONS 2006-2008We Need Your Help for the 2009 Inspection!

  3. The top five hazard / violation types are easily identified and can be addressed in a matter of minutes.

  4. Exit Signs Not Illuminated or Damaged

  5. Testing and Exit Sign • Depress the test button • Light should switch to battery and remain illuminated.

  6. Fire Doors Blocked/Not Operating Properly • Fire doors blocked open • Latch failure / Door not locking

  7. Combustible Materials Stored in Egress Pathways

  8. Fire Extinguisher Inspections • Unit mounted, signs • in-place • Hose free of debris • and undamaged • Annual inspection • current • Unit charges, dial in • green • Monthly inspection • documented on tag • Pin in-place and • secured with tie

  9. Emergency Lights • Emergency Lights – Common Issues / Violations • Light bulbs burnt out • Batteries need replaced • Lights damaged • Testing Emergency Lights • Depress the test button • Light should switch to battery and remain illuminated.

  10. Improper Use of Extension Cords • Common Issues / Violations • “ Daisy Chained” cords • Overloaded multi-strips or plugs • Extension cords used as permanent wiring. • Multiple high load appliances plugged in a power strip

  11. Open Junction Boxes

  12. OTHER COMMON VIOLATIONS • General housekeeping – combustible clutter in offices, stairways, storage areas • Missing ceiling tiles

  13. PREVENTING/CORRECTING VIOLATIONS • Report any exit signs that are not illuminated to Physical Plant x2000 or fixx@rpi.edu • Do not prop open any fire doors. • Remove any objects holding fire doors open. • Replace any fire extinguisher that is not on its hanger. If there is no hanger contact Physical Plant. • Do not overload electrical circuits. • Maintain orderly storage areas. • Storage clearance from the ceiling needs to be 28”

  14. Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility! Thanks for Your Assistance

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