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OFFICE HAZARDS Topics for discussion Ø Office housekeeping Ø Office furniture Ø Office equipment Ø Hazardous conditions Ø Emergencies & Fire protection ©Consultnet Ltd

Poor Housekeeping Don’t tolerate it ! Ø Boxes stored on floors Ø Posters, hand written signs taped to walls Ø Build up of debris on furniture Ø Obstructed aisles Ø Unmarked chemical container(s) Ø Inaccessible electrical boxes, trailing electrical cables ©Consultnet Ltd

OFFICE FURNITURE Ø Anchor single file cabinets where possible Ø Ø Ø Lower drawers should bear the heaviest load Never open more than one drawer Always close drawers when finished Ø Always use approved ladder or stool Ø Never lean back in chair and put your feet on desk ©Consultnet Ltd

OFFICE SUPPLIES Ø Use stapler, paper cutter, knife with care Ø Handle sharpened pencils carefully Ø Do not store pointed objects upright on desk Ø Keep cords off floors and out of aisles ©Consultnet Ltd

HAZARDOUS OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS Don’t let it happen ! Ø Remove spillages from floors immediately Ø Open doors into office carefully Ø Equip doors that are opened frequently with glass windows Ø Cordon Off/Repair/Replace loose carpeting or flooring immediately Ø Repair or replace torn/damaged floor coverings Ø Unattended and open electrical boxes Ø Do not block passageways or corridors Ø Do not allow trailing leads to create a tripping hazard ©Consultnet Ltd

Electrical Safety Ø Ø Ø Ensure sufficient socket outlets and avoid or minimise the use of adapters. Overloaded sockets can lead to fire hazards Do not use taped joints to connect cables, replace damaged cables, use proper connectors Carry out visual inspection of plugs and leads and repair/replace as necessary Switch off equipment before unplugging and cleaning Do not use and report electrical equipment not working correctly Know how to deal with an electrical shock incident ©Consultnet Ltd

FIRE PROTECTION Ø Flammable items should not be stored in offices Ø If flammable, must be stored, approved containers are required Ø Never block access to fire extinguishers or emergency exits Ø Never use multiple plug outlets Ø Beware of overheating portable heaters ©Consultnet Ltd

EMERGENCIES Ø Know exact location of fire fighting equipment Ø Know procedures for reporting emergencies Ø Know your escape routes ©Consultnet Ltd