Office Traps Office safety is everyone’s responsibility

Accidents are costly  Insurance costs, medical bills and lost wages are involved  Work disruption while replacement is trained  Retaining the victim if they cannot perform previous job assignment

Common office accidents  Falls are the most common office accident WalkingWalking Climbing ladders or stairsClimbing ladders or stairs While sitting in chairsWhile sitting in chairs  People can trip over various objects Telephone and electrical cordsTelephone and electrical cords Open desk and file drawersOpen desk and file drawers Loose or worn carpeting and rugsLoose or worn carpeting and rugs DebrisDebris Equipment and packages left in aislesEquipment and packages left in aisles

Common office accidents  Use one drawer of the cabinet at a time Cabinets can topple over if not bolted securelyCabinets can topple over if not bolted securely  Do not slam drawers shut Fingers can be smashed by a slammed drawerFingers can be smashed by a slammed drawer  Rough edges on metal cabinets are dangerous Cover edges with electrical or duct tapeCover edges with electrical or duct tape Arrange furniture so corners are out of the wayArrange furniture so corners are out of the way

Common office accidents  Portable office equipment should not be placed near edges of counters  Materials stacked on top of cabinets can cause landslide problems  Using a chair as a ladder is dangerous and can result with injury Keep a stepstool or ladder around the officeKeep a stepstool or ladder around the office

Office Fires  Know your nearest fire escape route  Learn where and how to use or activate the fire alarm system and firefighting equipment  Store flammable substances away Place in safety containers then inside locked fireproof cabinetsPlace in safety containers then inside locked fireproof cabinets  Discard smoking material into proper receptacles

Office safety  Office safety is everyone’s responsibility  Everyone should develop an interest in following safe practices both on and off the job

Office Traps Office safety is everyone’s responsibility