شركة سيدى كرير للبتروكيماويات الإدارة العامة السلامة و الصحة المهنية و حماية البيئة SAFETY IN ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS

CONTENTS Ergonomics Office Work Hazard Office Sport Exercise Wrong Habits Lighting House Keeping Stacking and Storage Manual Handling Slips and Falls Safe Lifting

THE GOAL OF ERGONOMICS: Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between people, their activities, their equipment, and their environment. THE GOAL OF ERGONOMICS: Enhancement of human performance while improving health, comfort, safety, and job satisfaction

Common Back Injuries Strain/Sprain Disc Bulge Disc Herniation

OFFICE OF HORRORS

Head and Neck If the position of head ( forward, backward or neutral)

Check the distance of the monitor (22-26”). Check the side-to-side position of the monitor.

Lower Back When you sit down the inward curve in your lower back flattens, this places pressure in the spine.

Adjust the backrest on your chair to give support to the lower spine. Make an effort to sit correctly. Adjust the backrest on your chair to give support to the lower spine. Make sure that the seat cushion is not too long. Experiment with your chair to find out what all the adjustments do. Make small adjustments to your posture.

Get a footrest if you need one . If you need more support in the small of your back, try using a lumbar support.

Legs and Knees Pressure can build up under thighs and behind knees if your chair in not adjusted properly.

Set your seat height. If you can feel pressure at the front of the seat cushion, you need a footrest. If you cannot sit fully back in the seat, you need to adjust the backrest assembly.

Keyboard If you hold your elbows away from your body, muscles in your neck, shoulder and upper arms are under a constant static load.

Position the keyboard so that you can use it with your hands in line with your forearms. Adjust your chair height.

Hands and Wrists Placing your keyboard at an angle to the edge of the desk encourages a bad posture. The tendons and nerves that control the fingers run through the wrists.

Check your seat height. Make sure that your hands are in line with your forearms. Use a light keying action. Have a space in front of your keyboard.

Feet and Ankles If your seat is too high or too low you, will experience uneven pressure under the thighs and this can restrict blood flow and pinch nerves.

If you can feel pressure under the front of the thighs, get a footrest.

Additional Setup Steps: Eliminate any reflection on your monitor. Position any additional equipment in accessible places.

EXERCISES FOR THE OFFICE One of the biggest injury risk factors is static posture. Try to spend at least 5 minutes every hour away from your computer. Remember to ONLY stretch to the point of mild tension. Try to incorporate the stretches into your daily routine. This slide provides some illustrations of simple active stretches to perform at the office. Hand Exercises Tightly clench your hand into a fist and release, fanning out the fingers. Repeat 3 times

EXERCISES - CONTINUE Back and Shoulder Exercises Stand up straight, place your right hand on your left shoulder and move your head back gently. Do the same thing for the right shoulder

EXERCISES - CONTINUE Head and Neck Exercises

Computer and Desk Stretches … Sitting at a computer for long periods often cause neck and shoulder stiffness and occasionally lower back pain. Do these stretches every hour or so throughout the day or whenever you feel still. Also be sure to get up and walk around the office whenever you think of it. You’ll feel better.

… Computer and Desk Stretches …

IDEAL OFFICE

Remember ! Remember… following these ergonomic guidelines can help you prevent common injuries associated with the use of computers. Remember… in most cases, corrective measures are relatively simple and inexpensive. Remember… through the application of getting the ideal office, you can work in greater safety and comfort with increased productivity.

Symptoms

Footrest                                           

Special Precautions for Working

Some Wrong Habits

Chairs

File Cabinets and Shelves

Ladders

Housekeeping

Stacking and storage Material Storage

ELECTRICAL SAFEGUARDING

Movement in the Office

STAIRS

SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS

OFFICE MACHINES

MANUAL HANDLING LIFT AND CARRY SAFELY

Fire Prevention and Safety

Lighting

Main Causes of Inside Slips and Falls Flooring Type Floor Condition and Materials Change in Elevations Slippery or Unclean Surface Cords or objects Loose Mats Poor Lighting Footwear Type Lack of Signage Being in a “Hurry” Inattention

Main Causes of Outdoor Slips and Falls Slippery or unclear pathways Change in elevation Wearing improper shoes in winter conditions Carrying too many objects so hands are not free to hold onto handrails Not walking on designated, cleared pathways Being in a “hurry” or inattention

What Can You Do to Prevent Hazards or Reduce Your Chance for Injury? Here are some “reminders” we can all use when practicing good housekeeping: Keep hallways and aisle ways clear of obstructions Use safe work practices (i.e. don’t try to carry too much at a time) Report unsafe conditions, slippery floors or related hazards immediately so they can be evaluated for possible solutions Place “wet floor” caution signs as soon as possible in wet locations Wear proper work shoes Pay attention to your surroundings Slow down, allow yourself enough time

Indoor Solutions - Wet Floors Use of appropriate cleaning products Clean work surfaces/floors according to recommended schedules Use proper size and number of wet floor signs Remove signs when area is dry Tell supervisor when a slippery spot is recognized Have someone stay in area to direct people around the “wet spot” while signage is obtained Wear proper shoes (Ex., in kitchen areas wear slip-resistant shoes)

Indoor Solutions - Trip On/Over an Item Remove clutter (multiple electrical cords, telephones cords, boxes) Keep floors in halls and corridors free of objects or obstructions Make sure mats are secured to floor surfaces with tape or backing

Outdoor Solutions Walk on cleared pathways Allow extra time to reach your destination

Safe Lifting Back Injuries are the 2nd-most common workplace problem A back injury costs an average of $11,645 in medical claims and lost time wages. National Safety Council Most back injuries can be prevented

Maximum Safe Lifting Weight = 51 lbs. Lever effect -- can magnify weight by factor of up to 10 (40 lbs.) (200 lbs.) 100 lbs. 10 lbs. Maximum Safe Lifting Weight = 51 lbs. National Safety Council

Bend your knees - not your back! Safe Lifting Means using your head! Use Your Head and Save Your Back! Bend your knees - not your back! Let your legs do the lifting STAND close to the load Get Help with heavy or awkward loads! Use the right tools!

Safe Lifting Carrying the load… Hold the load close so you can see over it. Keep the load balanced. Avoid twisting the body Watch out for pinch points -- doorways, etc. Face the way you will be moving.

Safe Lifting For those Awkward Moments... If you must lift or lower from a high place: Stand on a platform instead of a ladder Lift the load in smaller pieces if possible Push the load to see how heavy and stable it is. Slide the load as close to yourself as possible before lifting up or down. Get help when needed to avoid an injury.

Safe Lifting From hard-to-get-at places... Get as close to the load as possible Keep back straight, stomach muscles tight Push buttocks out behind you. Bend your knees Use leg, stomach, and buttock muscles to lift -- not your back.