INTRODUCTION Click on an object to select a Description of the Hazard Click on the Back AND BEGIN AGAIN CLICK HERE TO START CLICK HERE TO START
HAZARDS IN THE OFFICE
CHAIR DIALOGUE Do not stand on anything unstable BACK
OPEN FIRE Keep fires clear of clothes, papers and other objects BACK
DEFECTIVE WIRE Report defective equipment immediately BACK
SWITCH OFF Switch off all equipment BACK
CIGARETTE ENDS Do not put cigarette ends in bins BACK
TRAILING WIRES Beware of trailing cords BACK
HEAVY OBJECTS LIFTING HEAVY OBJECTS CAN CAUSE BACK INJURY BACK
LOOSE CARPET Loose carpet or lino can be dangerous BACK
WALK BLIND Be able to see over your load BACK
HIGH STACKING Do not stack files or paper too high BACK
OPEN DRAWER Do not leave drawers open BACK
OVERLOADING TOP DRAWER Do not overload top drawer – open one drawer at a time BACK
COMPUTER ERGONOMICS Ensure - Screen Glare is not too bright Adequate breaks are taken Furniture is adequate for purpose BACK
FIRE DOORS AND FIRE EXITS Keep fire doors clear and corridors uncluttered- in case of fire do not use lifts BACK