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Working safely at AJHS!. Prepared by Lanette Fargason. 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.)
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Working safely at AJHS! Prepared by Lanette Fargason
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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!