INTRODUCTION

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HAZARDS IN THE OFFICE

CHAIR DIALOGUE

Do not stand on anything unstable

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OPEN FIRE

Keep fires clear of clothes,

papers and other objects

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DEFECTIVE WIRE

Report defective

equipment immediately

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SWITCH OFF

Switch off all equipment BAC

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CIGARETTE ENDS

Do not put cigarette ends in

bins

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TRAILING WIRES

     Beware of trailing cords

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HEAVY OBJECTS

LIFTING HEAVY OBJECTS

CAN CAUSE BACK INJURY

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LOOSE CARPET

Loose carpet or lino can be dangerous

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WALK BLINDBe able to see over your load

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HIGH STACKINGDo not stack

files or paper too high

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OPEN DRAWER

Do not leave drawers open

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OVERLOADING TOP DRAWER

    Do not overload top

drawer – open one drawer at a

time

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COMPUTER ERGONOMICSEnsure -Screen Glare is not too brightAdequate breaks are taken Furniture is adequate for purpose

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FIRE DOORS AND FIRE EXITS

       Keep fire doors clear and corridors

uncluttered- in case of fire do not

use lifts

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