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2  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

3  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

4 Always look at chair and hold onto it when you sit down Lean too far forward or backward in a chair Don’ts Do’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

5  be fully height-adjustable  support the low back  swivel easily  have a separately adjustable back  have a seat with a rounded front edge  have five feet on castors  have an adjustable arm rests The right chair helps to reduce sitting stress. Your work chair should: Reduce Sitting Stress

6 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

7  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

8 Equipment Safety  Getting 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.

9 Equipment Safety Continued  Store cutting board with arm locked when not is use.

10  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 it in 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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12  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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14 Keep personal belongings out of sight Keep personal belongings locked up in a file drawer, file cabinet or employee locker or closet

15 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 …..

16 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.

17  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

18 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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