1. Office Traps Office safety is everyone’s responsibility

2. Accidents are expensive – not news to anyone here
Accidents are costly
Accidents are expensive – not news to anyone here
Working in our office is a lot safer than most of the work locations of our clients
What issues do we need to consider
Insurance costs, medical bills and lost wages are involved
Work disruption is someone is not on the job due to an injury (on the job / off the job)

3. Common office accidents
Falls are the most common office accident
Walking (slips, trips and falls on any walking surface)
Climbing ladders or stairs
While sitting in chairs (tipping back, rolling, missing)
People can trip over various objects
Telephone and electrical cords
Open desk and file drawers
Loose or worn carpeting and rugs
Debris
Equipment and packages left in aisles

4. Common office accidents
Open one drawer of the cabinet at a time
File cabinets can topple over if loaded “top heavy”
If more than one drawer is open
Do not slam drawers shut
Fingers can be smashed by a slammed drawer
Edges on furniture and equipment
Consider where you grab / hold equipment
Cover sharp edges (electrical or duct tape)
Arrange furniture to promote work and people flow
Using a chair as a ladder / step stool

5. What is our fire escape route / response plan our office?
Office Fires
What is our fire escape route / response plan our office?
What if a fire starts in our kitchen?
What would you do?
Fire types and fire extinguishers

6. Classes Of Fire
Class A – ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber or certain types of plastic
Class B – flammable or combustible gases and liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinners or propane
Class C – energized electrical equipment such as appliances, switches or power tools
Class D – certain combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, potassium or sodium.

7. P A S S Fighting the Fire Pull the pin Aim low at the base of flames
Squeeze the
handle S
Sweep side to side

8. Computer Monitors & Work Station Arrangement
Health concerns of computer monitors involve:
Eye irritation
Low back, neck, and shoulder pain
Cumulative trauma disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Stress

9. Computer Workstation Design
Proper ergonomic design should be tailored to prevent discomfort.
Neutral position of joints
Factors to consider include:
Relation of operator to screen
Operator’s posture
Lighting and background
Keyboard position
Chair height
Document holder
Screen design, characters and color

10. Example of Poor Computer Design

11. Workstation Considerations
Set up work area to minimize stretching, reaching, and awkward movements.
What is comfortable for you?
Pay attention to your movements and force of movement
Good housekeeping is essential.
Store items based on frequency of use.
Never leave desk and/or filing cabinet drawers open.

12. Chair should provide lower back support Adjustable chair height
Chairs and Desks
Chair should provide lower back
support
Adjustable chair height
knees and hips are level.
Chairs on castors must have 5 legs
Height of desk top, length of your torso and seat height are interdependent

13. Computers
The top of the monitor should be at eye level to avoid neck strain
The keyboard should be directly in front of the user
The user’s elbows should be bent at a 90 angle
The back of the keyboard should be slightly elevated to allow the user’s wrists to be in a neutral position
The screen should be positioned at right angles to the window to avoid glare

14. Facts about back injuries
Your physical health has a lot to do with protection against back injury
Poor body mechanics
Poor muscle tone
Extra weight
High heels
Personal factors

15. Don’t back down on fitness
Strengthen the appropriate muscles
Exercise the abdominal and leg muscles
Proper posture is beneficial
Lying down is the least stressful position
Stand straight up and erect rather than slouching
Lower back support is a must while sitting

16. Watch your every move
When squatting, bend at the waist, hips or knees
Get a firm footing and keep your feet parted
Center the object as well as your body weight
Let your legs do the work

17. Each of us has seen this kind of lifting information
Watch your every move
Each of us has seen this kind of lifting information
Grip the object firmly around the corners
Do not arch your back
Avoid twisting your back
Warm up before you lift
Stretching at the start of the day can prevent injuries
This is important – lift naturally, know the weight and do back bends

18. Ergonomics to the rescue
Try to reduce or avoid repetitive motions
Muscle fatigue can lead to over-exertion
Responsible for ¼ of all work injuries
Take a break to regain your strength

19. Be careful while carrying
Make sure your path is clear of obstacles
Use a dolly if available
Ask for help if you have to carry a heavy load
Avoid carrying a load backwards

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

21. Office Traps Office safety is everyone’s responsibility