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Copyright © 2004 McGraw-Hill Australia Pty LtdPPT Slides t/a Office Skills: A Practical Approach 3e by Horsfall & Cairns
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Chapter 10Occupational health and safety
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Work can be dangerous
Lifting objects Computer
screen Sitting too long Non-
ergonomic furniture
Excessive noise Incorrect
lighting Chemical
hazards Slips and falls
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Hazards in the workplace
Figure 10.1 The hazard management approach
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Hazards and risk
Hazard identification Risk assessment Risk control Risk control measures Evaluation of control
measures
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Regulations and codes
OH&S Regulations OH&S Codes of Practice Australian Standards
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Employer responsibilities
Top level management Senior management Responsibility for resources Checking Safety procedures manual
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Training needs
Specific hazards Investigation Reactive and response Administrative Legal responsibilities
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Employee responsibilities
Legal responsibility Use equipment correctly Avoid accidents Yours and others Feedback
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WorkSafe Australia
Hearing defects Hazardous substances Back injuries Equipment injuries Certification of operators Major hazard facilities
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Preventive and remedial action
Safe and healthy workplace Recognise hazards Assess hazards Control hazards
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Computer ergonomics
Ergonomic furniture Comfortable position Adjust your chair Use a footrest Don’t use armrests
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Correct posture
VDU (screen, monitor) VDU stands Height Distance from the eye Positioning of the screen
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Ergonomic position
Figure 10.3 Ergonomic position for using a computer
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Keyboarding guidelines
90 degree angle
Straight wrists In from edge of
desk Monitor at eye
level
Document holder
Alternate mouse, keyboard
Light touch Keep mouse
close
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Ergonomic keyboards
Figure 10.7 Example of ergonomic and cordless keyboard and mouses
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Ergonomic desk design
A good desk should have: Rounded corners Good access for legs Flat, smooth surface Consider tasks Consider modular stations
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Exercises
Look away from the screen
Yawn and blink Cover eyes
with hands Up, down, left,
right
Deep breathe Massage Stretching Shrugging Move out of
seat
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Other considerations
Notebook and laptop computers
Excessive noise External Internal
Poor lighting
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Storage and shelving
Large items Lightweight items Easy to store and take out Accommodate size and shape Climbing shelves
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Lifting practices
Figure 10.10 Incorrect (left) and correct (right) lifting practices
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Office layout
Figure 10.13 A poor office working environment
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Chemical hazards
Correction fluids Thinners Cleaning fluids Dust, fumes and fibres Cigarette smoke Air-conditioning
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Behavioural hazards
Joking around Bags, objects in walkways Little care with electrical
equipment Running Bullying
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Electrical hazards
No qualified electrician No regular checks Frayed power cords Too many items Thunderstorms
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Stress
Unrealistic workload
Time management
Communication Change Irregular hours
Repetitive work
Productivity linked wages
Relationships Reduced staff
levels—same workload