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BLR’s Safety Training Presentations
Office Hazards
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Goals
Fire, Chemical, and Medical Emergencies Ergonomics, Stress, and Other Office Hazards Quiz
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Evacuation Procedures
Know locations of exits Recognize evacuation
signal and listen for instructions
Go to the designated meeting area
Keep exits and hallways clear Participate in evaluation drills
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Fire Response
Notify others—sound an alarm
Retrieve a fire extinguisher
Assess the situation Call the Fire Department
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Fire Prevention
Flammable or combustible liquids Improper storage of
combustible materials Electrical cords and outlets Space heaters Smoking
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Chemicals and Spills
Communicate the hazards
Evacuate the area Notify trained spill
responders Keep others away
from the spill area
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Medical Emergencies
Trained first-aid and CPR responders Call an ambulance First-aid kits Bloodborne pathogens
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Natural Disasters
Earthquake Flood Windstorm Snow and ice storms
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Goals
Fire, Chemical, and Medical Emergencies Ergonomics, Stress, and Other Office Hazards Quiz
Ergonomic Risk Factors
Repetition Force Posture Contact stress Vibration
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
Injury to the nervous system or soft tissue Pain in hands, wrists, fingers, forearms,
joints, or elbows Tightness, soreness, coldness, stiffness,
burning, tingling, numbness Report any of these symptoms
Ergonomic Posture
Head facing straight ahead Knees bent 90 degrees Feet flat on the
floor or footrest Wrists in line with forearms Shoulders not hunched Elbows close to the side
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Reduce Repetition
Alternate work activities Take mini-breaks Take eye breaks Stretching exercises
Workplace Stress
Stress factors Symptoms of stress Episodic stress Benefits of stress
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Stress Management
Control your reaction to stress Exercise, eat right,
get adequate sleep Avoid stressful situations Get organized Laugh, relax, take quiet time
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Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards
Water on the floor Torn carpet or flooring Cords across walkways Open file cabinet drawers Standing on chairs to
reach high shelves
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Back Safety
Do not try to lift more than you can handle
Maintain good back posture when sitting, standing, or lifting
Use material handling aids Make sure you can see
over or around loads you are carrying
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Safe Lifting Techniques
Establish a wide and stable stance Bend at your knees and hips Squat down next to the object Firmly grip the object Pull the object close Tighten your stomach muscles Rise up with your legs
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Electrical Hazards
Do not overload circuits Do not use damaged electrical cords Do not use plugs with missing ground
connectors Visually inspect electrical equipment Do not touch breaker panels
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Cut Hazards
Box knives Scissors Paper cutters Envelope openers
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Other Hazards
Poor lighting Staircases Computer screen glare Poor housekeeping Busy hallways
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Goals
Fire, Chemical, and Medical Emergencies Ergonomics, Stress, and Other Office Hazards Quiz
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Summary
Learn evacuation procedures Practice fire prevention Reduce exposure to ergonomic risk factors Control workplace stress Lift safely Practice good housekeeping
Quiz
1. The two main ergonomic risk factors for office workers are: ____________________, ____________________
2. Describe the first thing you should do if you discover a fire: _______________________________________
3. Name a fire ignition source that is found under many office desks: __________________________________
4. The best ergonomic posture for your wrists when typing is to have them in a straight line with your forearms.
True or False5. What tool should you use when you want to significantly reduce the strain
on your back when you have to move an object? ____________________________________
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Quiz (cont.)
6. Describe one way to reduce stress: ___________________________________________
7. Name an office tool that presents a cut hazard: ___________________________________________
8. When visually inspecting electrical equipment, what should you be looking for? _____________________
9. Name a slip, trip, or fall hazard that is common in your office: _________________________________
10. Describe an effective way to reduce exposure to repetitive motion: ____________________________
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Quiz Answers
1. Poor posture and repetitive motions.
2. Notify others by sounding an alarm, using the paging system, or yelling.
3. Space heaters.
4. True.
5. Material handling aids such as forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, cart, dolly, etc.
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Quiz Answers (cont.)
6. Control your reaction, eat right and exercise, avoid stressful situations, have quiet time.
7. Scissors, box knife, paper cutter, envelope opener.
8. Damaged cord, broken prongs, evidence of short circuiting.
9. Extension cords, water on floor, ripped carpet, open file drawers.
10. Alternate tasks, take mini-breaks.
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