1. OFFICE SAFETY: HAZARD RECOGNITION

3. GETTING FROM THE CAR TO THE OFFICE

4. THE DANGERS OF GETTING FROM THE CAR TO THE OFFICE……
Bad weather conditions.
Potholes & cracks.
Uneven surfaces, sidewalks & drop offs. (heels, sandals)
Unmarked speed bumps, elevation bumpers
Slip resistant strips treatment

5. COMMON OFFICE HAZARDS PHYSICAL LAYOUT OFFICE FURNITURE VENTILATION
EXITS-
EGRESS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ILLUMINATION
FIRE HAZARDS
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
NOISE
STORAGE
STRESS
COMPUTER TERMINALS

6. OFFICE SAFETY……. Leading Types of Disabling Accidents
It is estimated that office workers sustain 76,000 fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, and contusions each year. The leading types of disabling accidents that occur within the office are:
Falls ….35%
Strains and over-exertion…..23%
Struck by or striking objects …..18%
Caught in or between objects. …….10%
In addition, office workers are also injured as a result of foreign substances in the eye, spilled hot liquids, burns from fire, and electric shock. In recent years, illness has increased among the office worker population. This may be attributed, in part, to the increased presence of environmental toxins within the office and to stress-producing factors associated with the automated office. Resulting illnesses may include respiratory problems, skin diseases, and stress-related conditions.

7. TRIPPING HAZARDS…
CLUTTER
DEBRIS IN AISLES
WALKWAYS
WORK AREAS

8. HOUSEKEEPING CONTROLS
Cord covers for electrical wires.
Keep machines away from corners
Clean up spills ASAP
Use signage for hazards
Regularly inspect or replace (carpet)

9. OSHA MUSTS….. DEVELOP & IMPLEMENT ACTON PLANS FOR: FIRE
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
CHEMICAL RELEASES
NOT LIMITED TO JUST THESE 3 BUT OSHA DEMANDS THESE 3.

10. FIRE HAZARDS
Some common types of combustible materials found in industry are:
Wood
Cloth
Plastics
Fuels
Paints
Solvents
Cleaning fluids
Hydraulic fluids

11. Ignition Sources:
All forms and types of energy can be considered a potential ignition source. Some frequent types of ignition sources found in industry are:
Open flames
Electrical wiring / devices
Smoking
Heat sources / Hot surfaces
Welding and cutting
Friction
Sparks and Arcs
Static sparks
Chemical reactions
Gas Compression

12. Building Hazards:
Fire can spread rapidly through a building. Fires can travel horizontally and vertically.

13. Listed below are examples of how fire can travel throughout a building:
Horizontal Travel
Doorways
Hallways
Ceiling spaces
Floor spaces
Utility openings
Conveyor shafts
Vertical Travel Stairways
Elevator shafts
Material shafts
Utility openings
Conveyor shafts

14. Personnel Hazards:
The primary fire hazards to personnel are escape routes to safety. The following considerations must be examined in determining the best methods of escape:
Travel distance to an exit
Illumination of exiting paths
Number and arrangement of exits
Identification of exits
Exit pathways
Exit doors
Exit capacities
Stairwells

15. WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
Violence is a potential hazard in all workplaces, and an everyday hazard in some occupations.
The source of violence can be strangers, clients, significant others of coworkers, or co-workers themselves. Threats or other precursors to violence must be reported and addressed. Physical security of the office should be evaluated, with reasonable precautions taken, such as lighted parking areas, secured entrances, and other measures as appropriate.
Preplanning for violence prevention and training should take place.

16. MATERIALS STORAGE HAZARDS…1910N pg259
FALLING ON WORKERS, FIRES, ROOM VISIBILTY, STORE HEAVY ITEMS IN THE MIDDLE OF SHELVES
DEFECTIVE CHAIRS, DESKS, FILE CABINETS, MISUSE OF FURNITURE
CONDITION OF..
SHARP EDGES

17. ERGONOMICS…… POSTURE LIGHTING POSITIONING CHAIR HEIGHT PRINT/FONT
SCREEN DESIGN
KEYBOARD

18. NOISE…………
In an office, workers can be subjected to many noise sources, such as:
Video display terminals
High-speed printers
Telephones
Human voices.
Radios
Equipment/machinery

19. Place noisy machines in an enclosed space
Noise can produce tension and stress, as well as damage to hearing. Some of the numerous measures available to control unwanted noise include:
Place noisy machines in an enclosed space
Use carpeting, draperies, and acoustical ceiling tiles to muffle noise
Adjust telephone volume to its lowest level
Rearrange traffic routes within the office to reduce traffic within and between work areas.

20. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Electrical accidents in an office usually occur as a result of faulty or defective equipment, unsafe installation, or misuse of equipment.
Equipment must be properly grounded to prevent shock injuries
A sufficient number of outlets will prevent circuit overloading
Avoid the use of poorly maintained or non-approved equipment
Cords should not be dragged over nails, hooks, or other sharp objects
Receptacles should be installed and electric equipment maintained so that no live parts are exposed
Machines should be disconnected before cleaning or adjusting.

21. OFFICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
Paper cutters - Keep blade closed when not in use. A guard should be provided and fingers should be kept clear
Staplers - Always use a staple remover. Never test a jammed stapler with your thumb
Pencils, pens, scissors, etc. - Store sharp objects in a drawer or with the point down. Never hand someone a sharp object point first.

22. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
AIR POLLUTION..NATURAL (MOLD, SPORES) SYNTHETIC (CLEANERS,AMONIA)
VENTILLATION..DELIVERS GOOD AIR QUALITY, PROVIDES COMFORTABLE HUMIDTY & TEMP.
ILLUMINATION…LIGHTING PROBLEMS, GLARE, EYESTRAIN, FATIGUE, DOUBLE VISION, POOR LIGHTING…ALL CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS
NOISE SOURCES…PHONE, CELLS, VOICES, ETC.
***CAN CAUSE STRESS, TENSION, DAMAGED HEARING, ETC.

23. THE COST $$$$$
PAIN & SUFFERING, LOST WAGES, DISABILTY, REDUCED QUALITY OF LIFE, DEPRESSION
LOSS OF PRODUCTIVITY & BUSINESS, INCREASED INSURANCE PREMIUM, TRAINING COSTS, REPLACEMENT OF WORKERS & THE SUBSEQUENT TRAINING OF REPLACEMENTS.

24. SLIP, TRIPS & FALLS MAKE UP THE MOST OF GENERAL INDUSTRY ACCIDENTS.
15% OF ALL ACCIDENTAL DEATHS…2ND TO MOTOR VEHICLES
MOST AFFECTED: KNEE, WRIST, ANKLE, FOOT, BACK, SHOULDER, HIP & HEAD

25. STAIRWAY SAFETY
2.5 MILLION FALLS ON STAIRS RESULT IN 2 MILLION INJURYS.
HAZARDS: VARYING RISE, SHALLOW TREAD DEPTH, TALL/SHORT
APPLY SLIP RESISTANT COATING, STRIPS, HIGHLIGHT-MARK THE EDGES, CONFUSING BOTTOM STEP W/FLOOR IS COMMON, DON’T RUSH UP STAIRS, USE HANDRAILS
**** MOST HOTEL POLICIES STATE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE TO USE THE HANDRAILS WHEN USING STAIRS.

26. SUMMARY………
DESIGN SAFETY INTO OFFICE LAYOUTS, USE OFFICE EQUIPMENT & TOOLS PROPERLY.