1. Working safely at AJHS! Prepared by Lanette Fargason

2. Safety does matter!! In Alabama, 12 people died due to contact with an object or equipment, 5 due to falls, 0 due to fire... 8 TOP executives died due to falls. 83 people died from falls on the same level (not ladders, scaffolding, etc.) Sources: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf

3. Today’s Objectives!! You will be able to: discuss electrical equipment safety rules describe safety rules and emergency procedures discuss office safety hazards discuss the care of information safety

4. Electrical Dangers SHOCK!!!! –Faulty cords –Spills –Disassembling equipment –Inserting items into the computer or outlet ACCIDENTS!!!! –Tripping over stretched cords –Letting loose clothing or jewelry dangle in machinery FIRE!!!! –Frayed cords –Overloaded extension cords –Blocking air vents

5. Safety Rules Follow the following rules to insure you health! Store sharp items (scissors) point down or flat – away from the desk’s edge Use a staple remover Do NOT examine a jammed stapler near your eyes or test it over your finger Store tacks in a container

6. Safety Rules, continued Drawers: –Look before you leap! –Use the handle –Do not leave open –Do not have all the top drawers open as the cabinet will tip over Chairs: –Be careful with chairs that roll –Do not tip over! –Use static control mats

7. Safety Rules, continued Do not allow clothing, hair, or jewelry to dangle in printers or shredders Keep fingers away from the blade on cutting boards – do not leave the blade up! Avoid sharp corners on furniture Be very careful when using step ladders or ladders

8. Emergency Procedures You should know: The location of emergency phone numbers The location of the nearest fire exit, fire alarm box, and fire extinguisher Emergency evacuation procedures Not to ignore an alarm The location of first aid kits Who can provide CPR Security procedures

9. Working Alone After Hours Always work near a phone and keep emergency telephone numbers nearby. Lock all doors to your work area. Do not open the door to anyone you are not expecting or cannot identify. Become acquainted with maintenance staff and learn when to expect them. Do not use an elevator if anyone suspicious is in it. Stand next to the control buttons. Park near the building entrance and near a light. Check the parking lot visually before leaving the security of the building. Keep car keys and cell phone in hand ready to use.

10. Don’t Forget about Information Safety! Take care of any disks or flash drives you may have – do not leave them in the open. NO magnets Remember that all emails can be read by “unintended” viewers Privacy, privacy, privacy! DO NOT SHARE YOUR PASSWORDS!