Not a single thing here about “do not drink and play near windows or play on roofs.” Via the Daily News:
Washington State University plans to implement several recommendations before the start of the fall semester in August in order to reduce the number of falls from windows in housing units, according to a risk assessment and safety evaluation of its residence halls on campus released Monday.
WSU retained an independent consultant, Safety Management Resources Corporation, to complete the assessment following a serious injury to an 18-year-old student in August. The review examined approximately 5,000 windows of various styles and configurations in the residence halls on campus.
The report found serious injuries related to students falling from windows of college-owned facilities are rare nationwide. Most previous injuries reported from these types of accidents in the WSU Pullman community occurred off-campus at facilities the university does not own.
Based on the finds and observations, WSU will implement several recommendations, including requiring the use of a side rail for all bunk or lofted beds, which will separate beds from any nearby windows; conducting inspections of each room soon after move-in for the purpose of identifying safety issues early in the semester; conducting a review of current policies, practices and procedures related to the requirement for prior approval of bunking or lofting of beds; providing additional written guidelines and policies related to the use and placement of lofted and bunked beds; ensuring messages and information given to students about policies and guidance related to window safety and use of bunked and lofted beds is consistent and clear; and continuing cohesive education and information campaigns related to the prevention of unintentional falls from windows and other elevated areas as part of ongoing safety trainings in residence halls. Education will also be developed for all on-campus housing facilities.
The full risk assessment and safety evaluation report is available on the Student Affairs website at www.studentaffairs.wsu.edu/about-us/program-review-and-assessment/.