1. Housekeeping
& Office Safety
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2. OFFICE HAZARDS Topics for discussion
Office housekeeping
Office furniture
Office equipment
Hazardous conditions
Emergencies & Fire protection
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3. Poor Housekeeping Don’t tolerate it !
Boxes stored on floors
Posters, hand written signs taped to walls
Build up of debris on furniture
Obstructed aisles
Unmarked chemical container(s)
Inaccessible electrical boxes, trailing electrical cables
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4. OFFICE FURNITURE Anchor single file cabinets where possible
Lower drawers should bear the heaviest load
Never open more than one drawer
Always close drawers when finished
Always use approved ladder or stool
Never lean back in chair and put
your feet on desk
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5. OFFICE SUPPLIES Use stapler, paper cutter, knife with care
Handle sharpened pencils carefully
Do not store pointed objects upright on desk
Keep cords off floors and out of aisles
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6. HAZARDOUS OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS Don’t let it happen !
Remove spillages from floors immediately
Open doors into office carefully
Equip doors that are opened frequently with glass windows
Cordon Off/Repair/Replace loose carpeting or flooring immediately
Repair or replace torn/damaged floor coverings
Unattended and open electrical boxes
Do not block passageways or corridors
Do not allow trailing leads to create a tripping hazard
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7. Electrical Safety
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
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8. FIRE PROTECTION Flammable items should not be stored in offices
If flammable, must be stored, approved containers are required
Never block access to fire extinguishers or emergency exits
Never use multiple plug outlets
Beware of overheating portable heaters
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9. EMERGENCIES Know exact location of fire fighting equipment
Know procedures for reporting emergencies
Know your escape routes
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