Unsecured Handrail in Hallway
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
During an observation in the east wing hallway, a handrail located between two rooms was found to have a crack along its seam and was not firmly secured to the wall. When the Maintenance Director inspected the handrail, it separated from the wall upon being tugged, confirming it was not properly attached. The Maintenance Director acknowledged that the handrail should have been secured and required reinforcement. A review of the facility's maintenance policy indicated that the maintenance department is responsible for ensuring that buildings, grounds, and equipment are maintained in a safe and operable manner at all times.