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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