Office-Safety-Awareness

1、 Learn the location of Fire extinguishers, Emergency exits Fire alarm call points and Assembly point WorkstationsDesigned to reduce excessive bending and stretchingGood housekeeping is essentialNever store items under your deskNever store items on top of cupboardsNever leave desk and/or filing cabin

2、et drawers openChairs And Desks Should have good lower back support Adjustable - knees and hips are level Chairs on castors must have 5 legs If your desk is too high, compensate by raising the seat height of your chair Never stand on the chair to reach anything, particularly if the chair has wheels

3、or is of the swivel kindPosture Dont sit with your legs crossed - poor circulation & varicose veins Use a footrest to help you maintain a good posture - keeps your back straight if your feet are slightly elevated Computers The monitor should be placed directly in front of the user to optimise a

4、visual range of 30o in any direction The screen should be 45-60 cm away from the users eyes Computers A badly positioned computer not only makes the user unproductive, it also causes discomfort If the monitor is badly positioned the user will probably suffer eyestrain, headaches, stiff neck and shou

5、lders, and backacheComputers The top of the monitor should be at eye level to avoid neck strain The keyboard should be directly in front of the userComputers The users elbows should be bent at a 90o angle The back of the keyboard should be slightly elevated to allow the users wrists to be in a neutr

6、al position The screen should be positioned at right angles to the window to avoid glareStacking And Storage Light objects should be stored on top and heavy objects in the bottom - also in filing cabinets Boxes, files and other heavy articles must not be stacked on top of cabinets, cupboards or wind

7、ow sillsFiling Cabinets Dont open all the drawers at the same time Use the handle to close the drawerStacking And Storage Keep passages clear and fire fighting equipment unobstructedLighting Must not cause eye strain Eliminate glare and reflection Blinds or filters may be required Dont work onelectr

8、ical equipmentif you are not qualified Loose lying cables can cause A tripping hazard Electrocution People can hook on cables and pull expensive equipment from tablesThey are untidyIt is your responsibility to get the IT department to fix themElectrical CablesDefective plugs, sockets and leads cause

9、 more accidents than the appliances themselvesElectrical SafetyElectrical Safety No unauthorised person may tamper with any electrical appliance or distribution boardElectrical Safety Do not overload sockets. Ask for an additional point to be installed If a machine trip or an electrical cable become

10、 warm to the touch, it must be disconnected and reported without delay Cable and extension cords should not be run unprotected beneath carpeting nor should they span walkways without being secured in an encapsulation device20Electrical Safety Do not use taped joints to connect cables since they dont

11、 have sufficient insulation or protection from liquids Do carry out your own visual inspections of plugs and leads and get them repaired as necessary Look out for: Physical damage to the cable Damage to the plugs Insecure connections to the plug Do switch off equipment before unplugging and before c

12、leaningFans Floor fans should not be placed on low tables, boxes, chairs, etc., or in any location where individuals might catch their clothing or hands in them or trip and fallBack InjuriesStress Chronic Long term effectStrainsAcute Reduced mobility Reduced employment scope Reduced productivityManu

13、al Handling Please heed the safety rules and lifting techniques to protect yourself and fellow employees; otherwise your quality of life or someone elses may change ”in a moment.Use correctLifting methods!Bend your Knees!Office Security Look after your visitors and sub-contractorsDID YOU LOCK IT?NO!

14、Chemicals at work Check the labels and use products as instructedEyes Dont rub your eyes if you have a chemical on your hands Keep eyes away from corner cabinets, boxes and pencils Keep your area clean and tidy Pick up broken glass with a broom and dust pan Wrap the glass in thick paper and mark it

15、so that the cleaning staff will know what it is Slivers of glass should be picked up with a damp paper towel - discard paper towelREPORT THEMWatch out for unsafe conditions and Accident Reporting Report all injuries at work on the day they happenFirst Aid Box Make sure you know where the box is Ensu

16、re that you know who your first aider is Ensure the box is well stockedLook after your hands When you stick them into drawers When you handle papers and staplers Keep sharp objects in safe containersSlips, Trips And Falls Prevent them by remembering the following:Do not allow cabling to create a tri

17、pping hazardClear up spillages quicklyDo not block passagewaysKeep office areas cleanKeep stacking and storage areas safeSlips, Trips And FallsWatch out for: Worn or loose carpetsBroken stair tread edgesChipped floorboards and tilesWatch where you walk!Inappropriate footwearPick up objects that fall

18、 - pencils etcStairs Beware of distraction on stairs Take one step at a time Dont load your arms so full of materials that you cant see Keep one hand on the handrail Dont congregate on stairs or landings Keep stairs well lightedOnly Work On EquipmentIf You Are AuthorizedTo Do So! Learn how to operat

19、e them safely before you use them Loose clothing, jewellery, long flowing hair to be kept out of machines Switch the machine off before trying to clear a blockage Office machines Keep hands and fingers clear of paper inlet at the shredderOffice MachinesOffice Machines If you notice a tingling sensat

20、ion when touching a machine or see smoking or sparking, unplug it immediately and report it! Put a sign on the machine indicating to others that it is out of orderIf You Have A Problem, Let Someone KnowHygiene facilities GISLATION Keep them cleanLeave them in the condition youd like to find them in.

21、 Dont put anything down the toilet that will block up the pipes.DDont General duties of employers (management):LEGISLATION AND/ORTWOLEGISLATION -O.H.A.SA.DO A RISKASSESSMENT OF ALL WORK &PROCESSESPROVIDEPROTECTIONPROVIDE &MAINTAIN ASAFE & HEALTHYWORKING ENVIRONMENTTRAIN EVERYONEIN EVERYT

22、HINGGeneral duties of employees LEGISLATION -O.H.A.SA.CO-OPERATEOBEY SAFETY RULESREPORT!DO NOT HARMSELF & OTHER(HEALTH & SAFETY)YOU ARERESPONSIBLEFOR YOUROWNSAFETYWork Place Safety SignsThere are four colours of signs each having its own specific meaning Red Yellow Blue GreenWork Place Safet

23、y SignsRed signs are used to show a number of thingsProhibition signs action shown must not be carried outDanger sign shutdown, evacuate, emergency devices have operatedFire fighting equipment identification of equipment and its locationWork Place Safety SignsYellow signs are warning signsThese signs make a person aware to take care, take precautions, proceed cautiouslyWork Place Safety SignsBlue signs are mandatory signs instructions in sign must be complied with and equipment indicated must be wornWork Place Safety SignsGreen signs are safety information signsThese signs will show