Office SafetyMontgomery County ATC

Team Effort Accept responsibility for your own safety Abide by all the rules Do not depend on Office Manager to ‘make

you adhere’ to the rules No horseplay Inoperable machines should be reported Report accidents ASAP

Office Safety Considerations Aisle Ways Clear of

Clutter Machines File cabinets Paper Shredders/

Cutters First Aid kits Know Accident

Procedures Shelving clutter free

Use step stools Desks clean and clear Cables and cords neat Safe Lifting Rules Designated Areas Procedures for

Emergencies Don’t panic!

Classroom Safety Know evacuation drills Equipment Repairs Internet Acceptable Use Clean Workstation Return Materials to Proper Location

Aisle Ways Clear of Clutter Personal Items should be clear of pathways File folders should be placed on appropriate

carts, tables, desks

Machinery Turn off all machinery before opening. Secure lose clothing, jewelry and/or hair

before working with machinery. Report any defaults or repairs to appropriate

person.

File Cabinets Heavy items should be in the lowers shelves

to prevent tipping Drawers should be closed when not in use Cabinets should be locked when not in use (if

locks are available) Items should be neat Weight should be distri-

buted evenly

Paper Shredders/Cutters Focus on your task Be careful Secure lose clothing, jewelry and/or hair

when operating paper cutters Turn off and unplug electric paper cutters to

remove jams Most accidents occur because of carelessness

First Aid Kits Know where first aid kits are located Kits should be placed in a designated and

labeled area Check the kit every 3 months to assure you

have proper items Replenish the kit frequently

Shelves/Step Stools Shelving should be free of clutter

Assure shelves are secured Items on shelves are neat and well organized Labels are used for efficiency in locating items on

shelves Use step stools or ladders if you cannot reach

Do not climb on top of tables to reach Do not use chairs with wheels

Desks Clean and Clear Desks should be litter free Keep your desk organized and clutter free Be sure to put things up when stepping away from

your desk At the end of the day, clean your desk up

completely. An organized space is

an efficient place to work

Cables/Cords Cords should not be piggy backed into the

electrical outlet with extension cords. Cables should be neatly tucked away but

not bent. Cords should be free of any aging or

exposed wires. Never handle cords around wet surfaces or

hands. Never unplug wires by pulling on the cords.

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Safe Lifting Rules Size up your weight Bend from the knees Keep back straight Kneel down with one knee touching the floor

for proper weight distribution If too heavy, use a dolly or cart See if there’s a safety belt to use

Designated Areas Exit signs are marked with red letters

Storage areas will be marked as well

Supplies will have a designated area

No Smoking

Fire Exit Procedures Earthquake Procedures Tornado Warning Procedures Lock Down Procedures Accident Procedures Follow the instructor’s directions

Designated person to get another teacher Call 911

Procedures for Emergencies

Internet Use (For School) Appropriate Use – Always Rule of Thumb Inappropriate site appears

X off site Report to teacher

Inappropriate Uses are not tolerated for school use – UNLESS Your Teacher has GIVEN YOU PERMISSION Streaming Music You Tube Third Party Email Accounts Personal Websites Chat Software My Space

Classroom Procedures Return All Materials in Proper Locations

Stapler Tape Dispenser Scissors Glue, etc

In Boxes/Out Boxes Handouts Chairs are to be kept at the workstation No Cell Phones

Examine How many

violations

can you find?

What is Wrong With the Desks? Can You ID?

Safety Test Please take both safety tests. Keep at your desk.