1 / 20

HOW TO CONDUCT AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY ASSESSMENT

HOW TO CONDUCT AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY ASSESSMENT. OFFICE SPACES. Why should you be conducting assessments?. To spot unsafe conditions and equipment To focus on unsafe work practices or behavior trends before they lead to injuries Reveal the need for new safeguards

norton
Download Presentation

HOW TO CONDUCT AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY ASSESSMENT

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. HOW TO CONDUCT AN EFFECTIVE SAFETY ASSESSMENT OFFICE SPACES

  2. Why should you be conducting assessments? • To spot unsafe conditions and equipment • To focus on unsafe work practices or behavior trends before they lead to injuries • Reveal the need for new safeguards • To provide a safe working environment for all workers

  3. What should I look for during an office assessment? • Emergency Egress • Work Environment • Ergonomics • Emergency Information • Fire Prevention • Electrical Systems • Employee Behavior

  4. Emergency Egress • Blocked or locked doorways • Locking devices that can impede emergency egress • Properly marked exits • Properly illuminated exits • Clear aisles and pathways

  5. Work Environment • Clean, sanitary and orderly work spaces • Tripping hazards such as loose tiles, carpeting, flooring • Are drawers kept open when not in use • Are items stored above shoulder level and unsecured

  6. Ergonomics • Are workstations configured to prevent employee discomfort and injury • Are employees aware of ergonomic risk factors • Have employees received ergonomic training

  7. Emergency Information • Are emergency phone numbers posted where they can be readily found • Are employees trained in emergency procedures • Are evacuation procedures and diagrams posted

  8. Fire Prevention • Are portable fire extinguishers readily available and unobstructed • Are fire pull stations clearly marked and unobstructed • Are all fire sprinkler heads kept clear and unobstructed (at least 18 inches) • Are space heaters used and authorized

  9. Electrical Systems • Are extension cords/power strips kept uncoupled (piggy-backed) • Are all extension cords/power strips provided by the agency • Are electrical outlets clear of combustible materials • Do electrical cords create trip hazards • Are extension cords used as permanent wiring

  10. Employee Behavior • Are employees observing established safety rules • Do employees minimize hazards by applying Operational Risk Management principles • Are employee allowed to report unsafe conditions or acts without restraint

  11. Operational Risk Management Identify Supervise Assess ORM Control Decide

  12. SUMMARY • Promoting Safety • Monthly Assessment Program • Positive Findings (above & beyond minimum requirements) • Assessments – emergency info, egress, environment, ergonomics, fire prevention, electrical, unsafe behavior

More Related