Safety Training Presentations

Office Safety

Goals

Fire Chemical Hazards Medical Emergencies Ergonomics Stress Other Office Hazards

Evacuation Procedures

Know locations of exits Be familiar with your company’s

evacuation plan Go to the designated

meeting area Keep exits and hallways clear Participate in evaluation drills

Fire Response

Notify others—sound an alarm

Retrieve a fire extinguisher (only if plan

instructs to do so and you

have been properly trained) Assess the situation Call the Fire Department

Fire Prevention

Flammable or combustible liquids Improper storage of

combustible materials Electrical cords and outlets Space heaters Smoking

Chemicals and Spills

Communicate the hazards

Evacuate the area Notify trained spill

responders Keep others away

from the spill area

Medical Emergencies

Trained first-aid and CPR responders Call an ambulance First-aid kits Bloodborne pathogens

Natural Disasters

Hurricanes Flood Windstorm

Ergonomic Risk Factors

Repetition Force Posture Contact stress Vibration

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Injury to the nervous system or soft tissue Pain in hands, wrists, fingers, forearms,

joints, or elbows Tightness, soreness, coldness, stiffness,

burning, tingling, numbness Report any of these symptoms

Posture

Head facing straight ahead Knees bent 90 degrees Feet flat on the

floor or footrest Wrists in line with forearms Shoulders not hunched Elbows close to the side

Reduce Repetition

Alternate work activities Take mini-breaks Take eye breaks Stretching exercises

Stress

Stress factors Symptoms of stress Benefits of stress

Stress Management

Control your reaction to stress Exercise, eat right,

get adequate sleep Avoid stressful situations Get organized Laugh, relax, take quiet time

Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards

Water on the floor Torn carpet or flooring Cords across walkways Open file cabinet drawers Standing on chairs to

reach high shelves Stairs of any kind

Back Safety

Do not try to lift more than you can handle

Maintain good back posture when sitting, standing, or lifting

Use material handling aids Make sure you can see

over or around loads you are carrying

Safe Lifting Techniques

Establish a wide and stable stance Bend at your knees and hips Squat down next to the object Firmly grip the object Pull the object close Tighten your stomach muscles Rise up with your legs

Electrical Hazards

Do not overload circuits Do not use damaged electrical cords Do not use plugs with missing ground

connectors Visually inspect electrical equipment Do not touch breaker panels

Cut Hazards

Box knives Scissors Paper cutters Envelope openers

Other Hazards

Poor lighting Staircases Computer screen glare Poor housekeeping Busy hallways

Summary

Learn evacuation procedures Practice fire prevention Reduce exposure to ergonomic risk factors Control workplace stress Lift safely Practice good housekeeping