1. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. BLR’s Safety Training Presentations Office Hazards

2. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Goals Fire, Chemical, and Medical Emergencies Ergonomics, Stress, and Other Office Hazards Quiz

3. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Evacuation Procedures Know locations of exits Recognize evacuation signal and listen for instructions Go to the designated meeting area Keep exits and hallways clear Participate in evaluation drills

4. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Fire Response Notify others— sound an alarm Retrieve a fire extinguisher Assess the situation Call the Fire Department

5. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Fire Prevention Flammable or combustible liquids Improper storage of combustible materials Electrical cords and outlets Space heaters Smoking

6. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Chemicals and Spills Communicate the hazards Evacuate the area Notify trained spill responders Keep others away from the spill area

7. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Medical Emergencies Trained first-aid and CPR responders Call an ambulance First-aid kits Bloodborne pathogens

8. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Natural Disasters Earthquake Flood Windstorm Snow and ice storms

9. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Goals Fire, Chemical, and Medical Emergencies Ergonomics, Stress, and Other Office Hazards Quiz

10. Ergonomic Risk Factors Repetition Force Posture Contact stress Vibration 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

11. Musculoskeletal Disorders Injury to the nervous system or soft tissue Pain in hands, wrists, fingers, forearms, joints, or elbows Tightness, soreness, coldness, stiffness, burning, tingling, numbness Report any of these symptoms

12. Ergonomic Posture Head facing straight ahead Knees bent 90 degrees Feet flat on the floor or footrest Wrists in line with forearms Shoulders not hunched Elbows close to the side 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

13. Reduce Repetition Alternate work activities Take mini-breaks Take eye breaks Stretching exercises

14. Workplace Stress Stress factors Symptoms of stress Episodic stress Benefits of stress 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

15. Stress Management Control your reaction to stress Exercise, eat right, get adequate sleep Avoid stressful situations Get organized Laugh, relax, take quiet time

16. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards Water on the floor Torn carpet or flooring Cords across walkways Open file cabinet drawers Standing on chairs to reach high shelves

17. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Back Safety Do not try to lift more than you can handle Maintain good back posture when sitting, standing, or lifting Use material handling aids Make sure you can see over or around loads you are carrying

18. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Safe Lifting Techniques Establish a wide and stable stance Bend at your knees and hips Squat down next to the object Firmly grip the object Pull the object close Tighten your stomach muscles Rise up with your legs

19. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Electrical Hazards Do not overload circuits Do not use damaged electrical cords Do not use plugs with missing ground connectors Visually inspect electrical equipment Do not touch breaker panels

20. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Cut Hazards Box knives Scissors Paper cutters Envelope openers

21. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Other Hazards Poor lighting Staircases Computer screen glare Poor housekeeping Busy hallways

22. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Goals Fire, Chemical, and Medical Emergencies Ergonomics, Stress, and Other Office Hazards Quiz

23. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Summary Learn evacuation procedures Practice fire prevention Reduce exposure to ergonomic risk factors Control workplace stress Lift safely Practice good housekeeping

24. Quiz 1.The two main ergonomic risk factors for office workers are: ____________________, ____________________ 2.Describe the first thing you should do if you discover a fire: _______________________________________ 3.Name a fire ignition source that is found under many office desks: __________________________________ 4.The best ergonomic posture for your wrists when typing is to have them in a straight line with your forearms. True or False 5.What tool should you use when you want to significantly reduce the strain on your back when you have to move an object? ____________________________________ 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

25. Quiz (cont.) 6.Describe one way to reduce stress: ___________________________________________ 7.Name an office tool that presents a cut hazard: ___________________________________________ 8.When visually inspecting electrical equipment, what should you be looking for? _____________________ 9.Name a slip, trip, or fall hazard that is common in your office: _________________________________ 10.Describe an effective way to reduce exposure to repetitive motion: ____________________________ 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

26. Quiz Answers 1.Poor posture and repetitive motions. 2.Notify others by sounding an alarm, using the paging system, or yelling. 3.Space heaters. 4.True. 5.Material handling aids such as forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, cart, dolly, etc. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

27. Quiz Answers (cont.) 6.Control your reaction, eat right and exercise, avoid stressful situations, have quiet time. 7.Scissors, box knife, paper cutter, envelope opener. 8.Damaged cord, broken prongs, evidence of short circuiting. 9.Extension cords, water on floor, ripped carpet, open file drawers. 10.Alternate tasks, take mini-breaks. 11006134/0112 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.