Office Safety
The scientific study of people at work, to prevent soft tissue injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused by sudden or sustained exposure to force, vibration, repetitive motion, and awkward posture.
What is ergonomics?
Missing just a few hours of this can hamper your driving abilities. Even if you only drive to and from work, this can be a serious risk.
What is sleep?
Located near the rear office exit.
What is the AED?
Protect eyes from chemical splash, dust, projectiles.
What are safety glasses?
Consists of more than 1/3 of construction deaths.
What are falls?
Most common office injury caused by tripping, bending, a chair instead of a ladder, slipping, or inadequate lighting.
What is falling?
This taken in any form and at any dose can have varying effects for different amounts of time. Even if it is legal for recreational purposes in your state, educate yourself on its impairing effects and your employer’s policies to stay safe.
What is cannabis?
Located on top of the refrigerator and by the unisex bathroom.
What are first aid kits?
They project ears from noise.
What are earplugs?
Often caused by vehicles or falling items.
What is struck by objects?
OSHA recommends taking a 10-minute break for every hour you spend looking at a computer screen to prevent this.
What is eyestrain?
Impairment begins with the first drink. Just because you have experienced feelings of impairment from this before does not mean you can overcome them or work through them.
What is alcohol?
When giving first aid always wear this.
What is PPE?
Protect feet from wet, hot, cold conditions, electrostatic build-up, slipping, cuts and punctures.
What are safety boots?
Often occur in trenches or by collapses.
What are caught-in-between deaths?
Evacuation should be prompt and calm, with everyone making their way to the designated assembly point.
What is a fire alarm?
This impairment is another serious risk. If something is causing you stress or anxiety, whether on the job or back home, it can affect your focus at work and potentially make you less safe.
What is emotional impairment?
F.A.S.T. Acronym
What is Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time?
Protects the body from heat, chemical, or metal splash, spray from leaks.
What are chemical suits or overalls?
Not properly locating utilities before starting work is a primary cause.
What are electrical deaths?
DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
What is an earthquake?
Many of these can impair your ability to work and drive. Before starting a new one, ask your doctor about any potential side effects and how it might impact your ability to work or drive.
What are prescriptions?
Stand behind the victim, place one leg between theirs for stability, wrap your arms around them, place a fist between the person’s rib cage and belly button, and place your other hand over the fist. Deliver a quick thrust upward, and keep doing this until the foreign object is dislodged.
What is the Heimlich maneuver?
Protects the head.
What is hard hat?
Can range from toxic airborne materials to chemical spills.
What are hazardous materials?