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Report any unsafeconditions, includingtangled or damaged wires.

If you aren’t trained for a specific task, don’t do it.

Always wear theappropriate safety gear in designated areas.

Always keep your work station clean and tidy.

Do not take short cuts– always follow procedure.

Listen to the safety officers and the safety committee, and obey their instructions.

Pick up any rubbish or clutter you seeon the floor.

Only take smoke breaks in designated areas.

If you spill something, clean it up immediately.

Always remember that you are responsible for your own safety, as well as the safety of others.

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Regularly review your posture throughout the work day - Always keep your back straight, your elbows bent at 90°, and yourcomputer screen at eye-level.

Report any contagiousillness you might have.

Position your workso that youdon’t have to turnexcessively.

Get up, stretch,and move aroundonce every hour.

Always liftheavy objectsby bending your legs,not your back.

Place all trashin appropriate

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Keep cables, plugsand wiresfrom tangling upor overburdeninga single outlet.

Keep the kitchenclean from

spills and clutter.

Make sure you know theemergency evacuation plan. Remember that

workplace safetyis everyone’s

responsibility!

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