Healthy Office Environment
What is one characteristic of a healthy office environment?
What is good lighting, comfortable temperature, or proper equipment placement?
A loud machine, extreme temperature, or poor lighting are examples of this hazard type.
What are physical hazards?
What does NIOSH stand for?
What is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health?
Where should your computer monitor be positioned for good ergonomics?
What is at eye level?
What document outlines what employees can and cannot do on company devices?
What is an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?
This term describes arranging a workspace so the worker can be comfortable and efficient.
What is ergonomics?
Hazards related to repetitive motions, lifting, or bending are called what?
What are task-related hazards?
NIOSH primarily provides guidelines for what?
What is improving workplace safety and preventing illnesses?
What should your feet be doing when seated properly at a workstation?
What is flat on the floor?
What protects a computer or network by blocking unauthorized access?
What is a firewall?
Name one common safety concern involving office equipment.
What is frayed electrical cords, unsafe chairs, or overloaded outlets?
A cluttered desk, messy cords, or poorly placed equipment are examples of what hazard type?
What are workspace design hazards?
Which NIOSH hazard type deals with posture, repetitive movements, and physical strain?
What are task-related hazards?
Why are micro-breaks important in office work?
What is they reduce strain and prevent repetitive motion injuries?
This process scrambles information so only authorized users can read it.
What is encryption?
What part of the office environment often affects noise levels, lighting, and air quality?
What is the physical environment?
High work pressure and tight deadlines are examples of what hazard type?
What are stress hazards?
Why does NIOSH study stress hazards?
What is stress can lead to health issues and reduce productivity?
Give one example of an ergonomic tool.
What is a wrist rest, adjustable chair, footrest, or ergonomic keyboard?
Why are terms of service agreements important for businesses?
What is they explain user rules, data use, and system protections?
Explain why workstation design is important for long-term employee health.
What is it reduces strain, prevents injuries, and increases productivity?
How can hazards occur when job demands exceed a worker’s capabilities?
What is the worker becomes overwhelmed, fatigued, or injured?
Give one example of how NIOSH guidelines can prevent injury.
What is safe lifting techniques, ergonomic chair height, or proper workstation setup?
Describe how poor workstation design can lead to workplace injuries.
What is it causes bad posture, strain, fatigue, or long-term muscle/joint issues?
Give one example of a simple IT protection plan a business could use.
What is:
Enforcing strong passwords
Using firewalls
Encrypting sensitive data
Requiring employees to sign an AUP
Updating security software