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OFFICE SAFETY AWARENESS

OFFICE SAFETY AWARENESS. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Do not unplug equipment by pulling on the electrical cord. Grasp the plug at the outlet and remove it. Do not stretch electrical cords across an aisle where someone might trip over them. Do not overload extension cords.

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OFFICE SAFETY AWARENESS

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  1. OFFICE SAFETY AWARENESS

  2. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT • Do not unplug equipment by pulling on the electrical cord. Grasp the plug at the outlet and remove it. • Do not stretch electrical cords across an aisle where someone might trip over them. • Do not overload extension cords. • Do not attempt to remove the cover of equipment for any reason while the power is on.

  3. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT • Avoid food or beverages near equipment, where a spill might result in an electrical short circuit. (Also damages the computer keyboard)

  4. COMPUTERS • 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. • Feet should be flat on the floor, allowing the user to sit up straight

  5. COMPUTERS • A badly positioned computer not only makes the user unproductive, it also causes discomfort. • If the monitor is badly positioned the user will probably suffer eyestrain, headaches, stiff neck and shoulders, and backache.

  6. CHAIRS AND DESKS • If your desk is too high, compensate by raising the seat height of your chair. • Never stand on the chair to reach anything, particular if the chair has wheels or is of the swivel kind. • Do not lean too far in any direction, to avoid tipping over in a chair. • Set adjustable chairs for personal comfort and back support.

  7. STACKING AND STORAGE • Light objects stored on top and heavy objects in the bottom - also in filing cabinets. • Boxes, files and other heavy articles must not be stacked on top of cabinets, cupboards or window sills. • Keep passages clear.

  8. FILING CABINETS • Close the drawers! • Don’t open all the drawers at the same time • Use the handle to close the drawer. • Never reach blindly into a drawer. • To avoid tipping a filing cabinet over, fill the drawers starting at the bottom with the heavier materials.

  9. SURFACES • Store scissors, sharpened pencils, and other sharp instruments with the sharp points downward. • Use a staple remover rather than a fingernail. • Do not examine a jammed stapler by holding it near your eyes or testing it over your finger.

  10. OFFICE MACHINES • Learn how to operate them safely before you use them. • Loose clothing, jewelry, long flowing hair to be kept out of machines. • Keep hands and fingers clear of paper inlet at the shredder. • Switch the machine off before trying to clear a blockage.

  11. EMERGENCY PROCUDURES • Learn the location of the nearest fire exit and fire extinguisher. • Learn the emergency evacuation procedures and follow them precisely. • Learn the procedures for bad weather and follow them precisely. • Never ignore a fire alarm or other evacuation alarm.

  12. WORKING ALONE AFTER HOURS • Always work near a phone. • Lock all doors to your work area. Do not leave doors open for anyone. • 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 in your hand ready to use.

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