Unsafe Conditions: Top Ten

General

• EH&S and the Corvallis Fire Department perform safety and fire inspections throughout OSU
• A few unsafe conditions routinely show up on these inspections.
• The Ten Most Unwanted conditions are listed below
• All these items are easy to spot and correct - check your work areas and remove them

The Ten Most Unwanted Conditions

• Hallways and stairwells obstructed by stored material; refrigerators, chairs, table, etc
• A clear pathway is not maintained to fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash fountains, safety shower, switch panels and safety switches
• Compressed gas cylinders are unsecured
• Storage of chemicals and equipment in fume hoods that are also being used for chemical operations
• Storage of more than ten gallons of flammable liquids in glass containers per room and not in approved flammable liquid storage cabinets
• Machinery such as drill presses and pedestal grinders not secured to the floor
• Fire doors propped open
• Electrical power cords laying across walkways, creating a tripping hazard
• Electrical power cords with deteriorated insulation
• Extension cords used for permanent electrical wiring