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Place sharp objects away from the edge of workstation surface area

Store pencils flat

Use staple remover--not finger nails

Don’t eat or drink at desk

Avoid cluttered desk drawers

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Major source of office injuries

Never reach blindly into

file drawer

Close drawers by

handle

Open only one drawer at a time

Keep all heavy materials in the

bottom drawer

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Always look at chair and hold onto it when you sit down

Lean too far forward or backward in a chair

Don’tsDo’s

Replace worn chair mats and static control mats that may cause you to trip

Don’t roll around in chair--you could do a moving back flip

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be fully height-adjustablesupport the low backswivel easilyhave a separately adjustable backhave a seat with a rounded front edgehave five feet on castorshave an adjustable arm rests

The right chair helps to reduce sitting stress. Your work chair should:

Reduce Sitting Stress

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General Office Equipment Safety

Adhere to manufacture directions for equipment safety

Turn equipment off if you experience any of the following: smell something burning, have a

tingling sensation, or notice smoke while operating equipment.

Know where on/off switch is located

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Trips and falls are the number one cause of classroom accidents

Floor wax, spilled soft drinks, anything wet or slippery

Worn spots on the carpet or chipped tiles

Pencils, paper clips, book bags, or other items on the floor

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Equipment SafetyGetting a finger

caught in a piece of office equipment is no joke!

Rings, bracelets, dangling neck-laces, neckties, scarves and loose shirt sleeves add to the hazard.

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Equipment Safety Continued

Store cutting board with arm locked when not is use.

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Use your leg muscles NOT your back muscles to do the work.

Don’t stoop......bend!

When you carry a load, the usual procedure is to hold itin front of you at waist height and close to your body.

Ask for help when the load is heavy.

Back Injuries

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Place emergency #s next to telephone or telephone’s memory

Know location of the first aid kits

Learn who has received first aid training and is qualified to help in an emergency.

Unplug appliances when not in use and before leaving the office.

Know the location of fire extinguisher, alarm box and nearest fire exit

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Keep personal belongings out of sight

Keep personal belongings locked up in a file drawer, file cabinet or employee locker or closet

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When Working Alone,

Always work near a phone and keep emergency numbers handy.

Lock all doors and do not open the door to anyone you are not expecting or do not know.

Know the custodial staff and when to expect them.

Do not enter an elevator if you feel uncomfortable about an individual in the elevator.

You should…..

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When Working Alone,You should…..

Avoid using a rest room that is located away from your work area.

Phone someone before leaving the office to let them know when they can expect you.

Park your car near the building entrance or under a parking lot light.

Keep car keys in your hand and ready to use.

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Have a highly visible centrally located security guard or security station in the lobby

Require visitors to sign a log and give his/her name and address and the name of person or office being visited

Send an employee to the lobby to escort a visitor back to the office

In a smaller office, place a receptionist in the front office

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Independent Assignment• Draw a map of your home.

• Locate your bedroom.

• Draw a fire in the kitchen.

• Draw an evacuation plan that will allow you to exit the house through either the front door or back.

• The more creative you are, the more points you will earn.

• Make sure your name is on your paper.

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