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T OOLBOX TALK Office Hazards

T OOLBOX TALK Office Hazards. Types of Hazards. “ Obvious hazards” are easy to see . “ Hidden Hazards” you may not be aware of. “ Developing hazards” may become worse. Examples of “Obvious Hazards”. Top heavy filing cabinets Power cords across walkways. Boxes in walkways.

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T OOLBOX TALK Office Hazards

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  1. TOOLBOX TALK Office Hazards

  2. Types of Hazards “Obvious hazards” are easy to see. “Hidden Hazards” you may not be aware of. “Developing hazards” may become worse.

  3. Examples of “Obvious Hazards” Top heavy filing cabinets Power cords across walkways. Boxes in walkways. Water spills on floors. Open filing cabinet drawers. Hot water splashes from urns. Broken castors on chairs. Boxes blocking fire escapes. Files stacked on top of shelves.

  4. Examples of “Hidden Hazards” Over stacked shelves could collapse Piggy-backed power points No RCD’s on power points. Eye strain from non-filtered computer screens. Unlabelled chemicals

  5. Examples of “Developing Hazards” Inadequate lighting Faulty equipment Bad posture while performing repetitive tasks which may result in strain or cramping

  6. Types of Accidents Tripping over something Slipping on something Falling on something Being struck by or with an object Over straining Fires from damaged electrical equipment

  7. Types of Injuries Back injuries Scrapes and bruises Cuts Sprains and strains Eye strain Back pain Neck strains Electrocution Repetitive strain injuries

  8. Preventing injury • You can prevent injury if you reduce the hazards in the office by: • Making sure power cords are not a trip hazard; • Keeping walkways clear; • Closing desk and filing cabinet drawers; • Cleaning up water spills; • Only opening one filing cabinet drawer at a time; • Not doubling up on your power blocks; • Reporting all faulty equipment; and • Using side protection barriers on shelves.

  9. THANK YOUFor participating

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