OFFICE SAFETY: HAZARD RECOGNITION

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OFFICE SAFETY HAZARD RECOGNITION
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GETTING FROM THE CAR TO THE OFFICE
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THE DANGERS OF GETTING FROM THE CAR TO THE
OFFICE

• Bad weather conditions.
• Potholes cracks.
• Uneven surfaces, sidewalks drop offs. (heels,
  sandals)
• Unmarked speed bumps, elevation bumpers
• Slip resistant strips treatment

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COMMON OFFICE HAZARDS
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OFFICE SAFETY.Leading Types of Disabling
Accidents

• It is estimated that office workers sustain
  76,000 fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains,
  and contusions each year. The leading types of
  disabling accidents that occur within the office
  are
• Falls .35
• Strains and over-exertion..23
• Struck by or striking objects ..18
• Caught in or between objects. .10
• In addition, office workers are also injured as a
  result of foreign substances in the eye, spilled
  hot liquids, burns from fire, and electric
  shock.In recent years, illness has increased
  among the office worker population. This may be
  attributed, in part, to the increased presence of
  environmental toxins within the office and to
  stress-producing factors associated with the
  automated office. Resulting illnesses may include
  respiratory problems, skin diseases, and
  stress-related conditions.

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TRIPPING HAZARDS

• CLUTTER
• DEBRIS IN AISLES
• WALKWAYS
• WORK AREAS

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HOUSEKEEPING CONTROLS

• Cord covers for electrical wires.
• Keep machines away from corners
• Clean up spills ASAP
• Use signage for hazards
• Regularly inspect or replace (carpet)

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OSHA MUSTS..

• DEVELOP IMPLEMENT ACTON PLANS FOR
• FIRE
• WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
• CHEMICAL RELEASES
• NOT LIMITED TO JUST THESE 3 BUT OSHA DEMANDS
  THESE 3.

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FIRE HAZARDS

• Some common types of combustible materials found
  in industry are
• Wood
• Cloth
• Plastics
• Fuels
• Paints
• Solvents
• Cleaning fluids
• Hydraulic fluids

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Ignition Sources

• All forms and types of energy can be
  considered a potential ignition source. Some
  frequent types of ignition sources found in
  industry are
• Open flames
• Electrical wiring / devices
• Smoking
• Heat sources / Hot surfaces
• Welding and cutting
• Friction
• Sparks and Arcs
• Static sparks
• Chemical reactions
• Gas Compression

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Building Hazards

• Fire can spread rapidly through a building.
  Fires can travel horizontally and vertically.

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Listed below are examples of how fire can travel
throughout a building

• Horizontal Travel
• Doorways
• Hallways
• Ceiling spaces
• Floor spaces
• Utility openings
• Conveyor shafts

• Vertical Travel Stairways
• Elevator shafts
• Material shafts
• Utility openings
• Conveyor shafts

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Personnel Hazards

• The primary fire hazards to personnel are
  escape routes to safety. The following
  considerations must be examined in determining
  the best methods of escape
• Travel distance to an exit
• Illumination of exiting paths
• Number and arrangement of exits
• Identification of exits
• Exit pathways
• Exit doors
• Exit capacities
• Stairwells

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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

• Violence is a potential hazard in all workplaces,
  and an everyday hazard in some occupations.
• The source of violence can be strangers, clients,
  significant others of coworkers, or co-workers
  themselves. Threats or other precursors to
  violence must be reported and addressed. Physical
  security of the office should be evaluated, with
  reasonable precautions taken, such as lighted
  parking areas, secured entrances, and other
  measures as appropriate.
• Preplanning for violence prevention and training
  should take place.

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MATERIALS STORAGE HAZARDS1910N pg259

• FALLING ON WORKERS, FIRES, ROOM VISIBILTY, STORE
  HEAVY ITEMS IN THE MIDDLE OF SHELVES
• DEFECTIVE CHAIRS, DESKS, FILE CABINETS, MISUSE OF
  FURNITURE
• CONDITION OF..
• SHARP EDGES

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ERGONOMICS

• POSTURE
• LIGHTING
• POSITIONING
• CHAIR HEIGHT
• PRINT/FONT
• SCREEN DESIGN
• KEYBOARD
• POSITIONING

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NOISE

• In an office, workers can be subjected to
  many noise sources, such as
• Video display terminals
• High-speed printers
• Telephones
• Human voices.
• Radios
• Equipment/machinery

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Noise can produce tension and stress, as well as
damage to hearing. Some of the numerous measures
available to control unwanted noise include

• Place noisy machines in an enclosed space
• Use carpeting, draperies, and acoustical ceiling
  tiles to muffle noise
• Adjust telephone volume to its lowest level
• Rearrange traffic routes within the office to
  reduce traffic within and between work areas.

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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

• Electrical accidents in an office usually
  occur as a result of faulty or defective
  equipment, unsafe installation, or misuse of
  equipment.
• Equipment must be properly grounded to prevent
  shock injuries
• A sufficient number of outlets will prevent
  circuit overloading
• Avoid the use of poorly maintained or
  non-approved equipment
• Cords should not be dragged over nails, hooks, or
  other sharp objects
• Receptacles should be installed and electric
  equipment maintained so that no live parts are
  exposed
• Machines should be disconnected before cleaning
  or adjusting.

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OFFICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Paper cutters - Keep blade closed when not in
  use. A guard should be provided and fingers
  should be kept clear
• Staplers - Always use a staple remover. Never
  test a jammed stapler with your thumb
• Pencils, pens, scissors, etc. - Store sharp
  objects in a drawer or with the point down. Never
  hand someone a sharp object point first.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

• AIR POLLUTION..NATURAL (MOLD, SPORES) SYNTHETIC
  (CLEANERS,AMONIA)
• VENTILLATION..DELIVERS GOOD AIR QUALITY, PROVIDES
  COMFORTABLE HUMIDTY TEMP.
• ILLUMINATIONLIGHTING PROBLEMS, GLARE, EYESTRAIN,
  FATIGUE, DOUBLE VISION, POOR LIGHTINGALL CAN
  CAUSE ACCIDENTS
• NOISE SOURCESPHONE, CELLS, VOICES, ETC.
• CAN CAUSE STRESS, TENSION, DAMAGED
  HEARING, ETC.

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THE COST

• PAIN SUFFERING, LOST WAGES, DISABILTY, REDUCED
  QUALITY OF LIFE, DEPRESSION
• LOSS OF PRODUCTIVITY BUSINESS, INCREASED
  INSURANCE PREMIUM, TRAINING COSTS, REPLACEMENT OF
  WORKERS THE SUBSEQUENT TRAINING OF REPLACEMENTS.

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SLIP, TRIPS FALLS

• MAKE UP THE MOST OF GENERAL INDUSTRY ACCIDENTS.
• 15 OF ALL ACCIDENTAL DEATHS2ND TO MOTOR
  VEHICLES
• MOST AFFECTED KNEE, WRIST, ANKLE, FOOT, BACK,
  SHOULDER, HIP HEAD

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STAIRWAY SAFETY

• 2.5 MILLION FALLS ON STAIRS RESULT IN 2 MILLION
  INJURYS.
• HAZARDS VARYING RISE, SHALLOW TREAD DEPTH,
  TALL/SHORT
• APPLY SLIP RESISTANT COATING, STRIPS,
  HIGHLIGHT-MARK THE EDGES, CONFUSING BOTTOM STEP
  W/FLOOR IS COMMON, DONT RUSH UP STAIRS, USE
  HANDRAILS
• MOST HOTEL POLICIES STATE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE
  TO USE THE HANDRAILS WHEN USING STAIRS.

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SUMMARY

• DESIGN SAFETY INTO OFFICE LAYOUTS, USE OFFICE
  EQUIPMENT TOOLS PROPERLY.