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12. OFFICE SAFETY |
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Office areas are typically safer
than most other workplaces. However, hazards exist that can potentially
cause illness and injury. Situations, materials and equipment that can lead
to illness or injury can include the following:
Tripping hazards - electrical/phone cords, misplaced supplies,
open file cabinet drawers
Back injury - improper lifting technique or too heavy of a load
for one person
Falling - using equipment other than ladders to reach objects from
higher places
File cabinets - tipping over with most of the weight in open top
drawer or tripping over drawers that are left open (example)
Shock - using electrical equipment that is ungrounded, with frayed
cords or unguarded (GFCI) in wet areas.
Fire - due to improper use of extension cords,
surge protectors or
multi-plug units
Chemical exposure - from glues, solvents, toners, cleaners, etc.
Computers - cumulative trauma disorder, eye strain,
neck/shoulder/back pain.
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