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KNOW SAFETY, NO INJURY. NO SAFETY, KNOW INJURY
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1ST MONTHLY SAFETY TALK
OFFICE SAFETY
Presented By:
Hafiz Qamar Abbas
Project Engineer
Vital Engineering Xperts
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SAFETYProtection of Humans, materials, equipment from
physical or psychological illness or disease present at workplace.
ORA condition which gives you freedom from hazard, risk,
accident which may cause injury, damage and loss to material or property damage and even death
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THINGS TO KNOW• Incident• Accident• Near miss• Injury• Hazard• Risk• Safety Policy
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HAZARDS• Physical• Chemical• Biological • Ergonomic• Psychological• Behavioral
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OFFICE CHEMICALS• Cleaning Agents• Inks, Cleansers, • Solvents• Paints
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OFFICE MACHINERY• Electricity
• cords, cables & electrical hazards• Photocopiers
• toner, noise, ozone, light, • Printers
• noise, inks, ozone (laser)• Computers
• eyestrain, posture • ergonomics, repetitive motion
• Typewriters & older devices
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OFFICE ERGONOMICS• Office Equipment
• workstations, chairs, keyboards• Placement of Equipment
• strains, sprains• Obsolete & out-of-service items
• Posture• height & distance of equipment• periods of sitting & standing
• Breaks & Exercises• 5 minutes per hour recommended
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Fire SafetySome common types of combustible materials found in
industry are: • Wood • Cloth • Plastics • Fuels • Paints • Solvents • Cleaning fluids • Hydraulic fluids
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Ignition SourcesAll 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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SLIP, TRIP & FALLSPrevent them by always remembering the following:• Do not allow cords & cables to create a tripping hazard.• Clean up all spills quickly.• Do not block passageways and walkways.• Keep office areas clean, neat & organized.• Keep stacking and storage areas safe.• Report all hazards and concerns.
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CONT’DWatch where you walk! Be alert for:• Worn or loose carpets.• Broken stair tread edges.• Uneven or broken walking surfaces.• Chipped floorboards and tiles.• Pick up objects that fall - pencils, etc. • Use caution when wearing high heels.
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STAIRS• Avoid distraction on stairs.• Take one step at a time.• Don’t load your arms so full of items that you can’t see.• Keep one hand on the handrail.• Don’t congregate on stairs or landings.• Keep stairs well lighted.
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FILING CABINETS• Close the drawers!• Don’t open all the drawers at the same time.• Open only one drawer at a time.• Use the handle to close the drawer.• Never store flammable or hazardous
materials in an office filing cabinet.
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OFFICE MACHINES
• Learn how to operate office machines safely before you use them.
• Use caution to keep loose clothing, jewelry, and long hair out of machines.
• Keep hands & fingers clear of the shredder inlet.
• Switch machines off & unplug, before trying to clear a blockage.
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HOUSEKEEPING• What is Housekeeping?
• cleanliness, tidiness, maintenance• taking care of your work area• good housekeeping calls for constant care
• Benefits of Good Housekeeping• safer, easier, better, more fun
• Advantages of Good Housekeeping• less tiring, more space, less aggravating, more
business-like• Part of YOUR Job
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MANUAL HANDLING• Concerns:
• injuries• costs
• Office Equipment & Furniture• Stationery & Supplies• Correct Lifting Techniques• Twisting & Bending• Mechanical Aids• Teamwork Lifting - ask for help
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Use Correct Lifting Methods!
• Bend your knees
• Lift with your legs
• Do not twist while lifting
• Get assistance or use a cart
• Practice back injury prevention
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Stacking & Storage• Light objects must be stored on top (high) and heavy
objects in the bottom (low) - in filing cabinets, shelves, cabinets, and other displays.
• Boxes, files, and other heavy articles must not be stacked on top of cabinets, shelves, or window sills.
• Keep walkways clear, and fire fighting equipment unobstructed.
• Do not store unnecessary items in an office area.
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Office Lighting & Illumination
• Adjust lighting to prevent eye strain.• Eliminate glare and reflection. • See your physician for a routine eye & vision examination.
• Take a 5-minute break from computer work at least once an hour; look away from your monitor and focus the eyes on both near and far objects.
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Electrical Safety
• Be aware of electrical hazards?• Injury: electrical shock & burns• Fire
• Reporting electrical problems & faults• Report all electrical problems & concerns to your supervisor, to the
Building Proctor, and to Area Maintenance.
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Accident Reporting• Report all job-related injuries within 24-hr.
• Report all safety-related incidents within 24-hr..
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The General Duties
of Employees
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All Employees Must
• Cooperate with safety, security, and emergency personnel.
• Obey environmental health, safety & security rules.• Complete the required training for your job.• Report injuries, accidents, and incidents within 24-hr.• Report known or suspect hazards & risks.• Do not place yourself or others in unnecessary risk.
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• Practice good personal hygiene to reduce your risk of disease and illness.• Wash your hands frequently, using soap & water.
• Keep your office & work area(s) clean. • Leave them in the same condition as you expect to find
them.• Report cleaning needs to Custodial Services or to the Building Proctor.
• Keep restrooms & break areas clean. Report cleaning & maintenance needs as soon as possible.
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The General Duties
of Employer
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Employer’s duties include
• Managing and conducting all work activities so as to ensure as reasonably as practicable the safety, health and welfare of people at work
• Designing, providing and maintaining a safe place of work that has safe access and egress, and uses plant and equipment that is safe and without risk to health
• Providing information, instruction, training and supervision regarding safety and health to employees
• Providing and maintaining welfare facilities for employees at the workplace• Preventing risks to other people at the place of work including, for example,
visitors, customers, suppliers and sales representatives• Have plans in place for emergencies• - See more at:
http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Small_Business/Legislation/#sthash.Kh89dDwC.dpuf
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Safety Signs
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