[Eoscstudents] Hoverboards on Campus

[Bryan Denny]

Greetings all,

Eastern Oklahoma State College’s priority is the safety of our campus
community.  Due to recent concerns by the United States Consumer Product
Safety Commission (http://www.cpsc.gov/en/) and the potential impact these
devices may have on campus and fire safety, the possession of, use and
storage of self-balancing scooters, more commonly known as hoverboards, is
prohibited in Eastern Oklahoma State College facilities effective
immediately.  Students, faculty and staff who own one of these devices are
encouraged to review safety guidelines provided by the National Fire
Protection Association (http://www.nfpa.org).

As part of the college’s efforts to maintain campus safety and remain in
compliance with its fire protection and prevention efforts, Eastern has
also added these devices to the list of items not allowed in any Eastern
Oklahoma State College residential facility. Those who currently have a
hoverboard in a residential facility should immediately remove it from the
facility.

Eastern Oklahoma State College will continue to monitor the ongoing federal
investigation regarding hoverboard safety and may reconsider the
provisional ban as appropriate based on the outcome and recommendations of
national consumer safety investigations and/or best practices among higher
education institutions.

Thank you for your time.
Bryan Denny
Director of Student Life
Criminal Justice Chair/C.O.P. Director
Eastern Oklahoma State College
1301 W. Main Wilburton OK  74578
Ph: (918) 465-1818  Fax: (918) 465-4494
bdenny at eosc.edu
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