Appraising safety performance in king Abdul Aziz university campus facilities

ABSTRACT

The present study was conducted to appraise safety in different facilities of King Abdul-Aziz University [KAUU] Campus, particularly in laboratories including students dormitories. It was concluded that safety conditions at KAAU campus are needed to be improved. This conclusion has been reached considering construction features, layout, furniture, ventilation, illumination, electrical safety, equipment arrangement and operation, safe storage and handling and disposal of hazardous materials, fire safety, safety equipment and safety practices within the campus. Moreover, safety situation in prefabricated buildings was worse than in concrete structured buildings due to the aging of the former and overlooking of safety standards