Looking Out for Your Safety
Looking Out for Your Safety
Business and Information Technology Education
Office Safety
New technology brings with it a set of health and safety concerns These concerns must be addressed to have a safe and healthy work environment
Falls- The Most Common Office Accident
The following can help stop a fall before it happens:
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Be sure the pathway is clear before you walk Close drawers completely after every use Avoid excessive bending, twisting, and leaning backwards while seated Secure electrical cords and wires away from walkways Always use a stepladder for overhead reaching Clean up spills immediately Pickup objects co-workers may have left on the floor Report loose carpeting or damaged flooring Never carry anything that obscures your vision Wear stable shoes with non-slip soles
Strains and Overexertion
Small, light loads (stacks of files, boxes of computer paper, books) can wreak havoc on your back, neck, and shoulders if you use your body incorrectly when you lift them
When lifting from the floor, squat close to the load and lift by straightening your legs. Let your leg muscles, not your back muscles, do the work
Workstation Ergonomics
Fitting the workplace to the workers by modifying or redesigning the job, workstation, tool, or environment The key to comfort is in maintaining the body in a relaxed, neutral position
Arranging Your Work Station to Fit You
Adjust the height of the chair’s seat such that the thighs are horizontal while the feet are flat on the floor Adjust the back rest vertically so that it’s support fits the curvature of your lower back Place the mouse next to the keyboard tray
Adjust the height of the keyboard such that the fingers rest on the keyboard home row when the arm is to the side, elbow at 90 degrees, and the wrist straight Adjust the height of the monitor such that the top of the screen is at eye level
Electrical Safety
Types of Electrical Hazards:
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Ungrounded Equipment Overloaded outlets Unsafe equipment Frayed cords Improper placement of cords Cords across walkways Blocking electrical panel doors Working on live equipment
Fire Drills
The local fire alarm signal is a siren tone. All students and staff will proceed into the hall, visually locate the nearest EXIT and evacuate the building. Regroup in the North Parking Lot.
Tornado Drills
The tornado/severe weather alarm is the warble tone The safe areas during severe weather is the school cellar
IOC Drills
IOC-(intruder on campus) Shut and lock classroom door, turn off lights and get up against the wall.
Review 1. 2.
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What is the most common office injury? Name 2 ways that you can prevent a fall. What is the proper way to lift heavy items from the floor? Define ergonomics. Name 2 ways to make your workstation fit you.
Review 6.
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Give me one type of electrical hazard and how to prevent it. Where do we go in case of a fire? What are the procedures in case of a tornado? What does IOC stand for? What do we do if IOC is called on the intercom?
Business and Information Technology Education
Office Safety
New technology brings with it a set of health and safety concerns These concerns must be addressed to have a safe and healthy work environment
Falls- The Most Common Office Accident
The following can help stop a fall before it happens:
• • • • • • • • • •
Be sure the pathway is clear before you walk Close drawers completely after every use Avoid excessive bending, twisting, and leaning backwards while seated Secure electrical cords and wires away from walkways Always use a stepladder for overhead reaching Clean up spills immediately Pickup objects co-workers may have left on the floor Report loose carpeting or damaged flooring Never carry anything that obscures your vision Wear stable shoes with non-slip soles
Strains and Overexertion
Small, light loads (stacks of files, boxes of computer paper, books) can wreak havoc on your back, neck, and shoulders if you use your body incorrectly when you lift them
When lifting from the floor, squat close to the load and lift by straightening your legs. Let your leg muscles, not your back muscles, do the work
Workstation Ergonomics
Fitting the workplace to the workers by modifying or redesigning the job, workstation, tool, or environment The key to comfort is in maintaining the body in a relaxed, neutral position
Arranging Your Work Station to Fit You
Adjust the height of the chair’s seat such that the thighs are horizontal while the feet are flat on the floor Adjust the back rest vertically so that it’s support fits the curvature of your lower back Place the mouse next to the keyboard tray
Adjust the height of the keyboard such that the fingers rest on the keyboard home row when the arm is to the side, elbow at 90 degrees, and the wrist straight Adjust the height of the monitor such that the top of the screen is at eye level
Electrical Safety
Types of Electrical Hazards:
• • • • • • • •
Ungrounded Equipment Overloaded outlets Unsafe equipment Frayed cords Improper placement of cords Cords across walkways Blocking electrical panel doors Working on live equipment
Fire Drills
The local fire alarm signal is a siren tone. All students and staff will proceed into the hall, visually locate the nearest EXIT and evacuate the building. Regroup in the North Parking Lot.
Tornado Drills
The tornado/severe weather alarm is the warble tone The safe areas during severe weather is the school cellar
IOC Drills
IOC-(intruder on campus) Shut and lock classroom door, turn off lights and get up against the wall.
Review 1. 2.
3.
4. 5.
What is the most common office injury? Name 2 ways that you can prevent a fall. What is the proper way to lift heavy items from the floor? Define ergonomics. Name 2 ways to make your workstation fit you.
Review 6.
7. 8.
9. 10.
Give me one type of electrical hazard and how to prevent it. Where do we go in case of a fire? What are the procedures in case of a tornado? What does IOC stand for? What do we do if IOC is called on the intercom?
