Office Safety

TOOLBOX TALK-GENERAL

Introduction:-

With this toolbox talk we will discuss how to keep a clean and safe office environment.

Storage:

A common problem found in offices is a lack of 

space. But a lack of space should not be used 

as an excuse to improperly store boxes, copier

 paper, etc.

# Storage of Office Materials:

# Keep all storage of combustible materials

 (cardboard, paper) to an absolute minimum 

as they can pose both a fire and trip hazard.

# Never store combustibles near electrical 

outlets. Place heavier objects on lower 

shelves.

# Ensure all shelves are sturdy and will be able to

 handle the load Never block hallways, 

doors, and stairwells with stored office 

materials There should always be clear access 

to electrical panels, fire extinguishers, AEDs, and

 fire pull stations. Scheduled Cleaning:

# It is a good idea to schedule a few days a year 

to go through all your paper files

and purge un-needed documents.

# Remove unnecessary objects/supplies/ books 

from shelving units.

# Assess if you need more shelving space and

   order/install what is needed to eliminate floor

   storage.

# Take the time to clean and sanitize your 

    workstation as needed.

# Keyboards and telephones, in particular, 

   should be cleaned and sanitized.

General

# Do not run in corridors, walk

# Do not read while walking

# Do not lean back in chairs on two legs.

# While closing a drawer, close the upper drawer

   first to prevent accidental hit.

# Report all defects in furniture e.g. missing 

   casters, screw missing from areas of chairs.

Common Office Injuries:

  Slips, Trips and fall are the most common cause

   of office injuries:

# Slipping on wet/slick floors (Clean up any spills

   immediately)

# Tripping over electrical cords/wires, open 

   cabinet doors (Secure cords/drawers).

# Damaged flooring (Report any loose tiles, 

   frayed/torn carpeting etc. to Facilities).

# Objects stored on the floor (Utilize shelf/desk 

   space wherever possible)

# Using a chair/box for a stepladder (Always use

   a stepladder)

# Struck By or Striking Objects:

# Bumping into doors, open drawers etc

# Bumping into other people while walking

# Struck by suddenly opened doors or falling 

   objects

# Overexertion and Strains:

# Picking up a load incorrectly (Refer to our Lifting

   Safety Toolbox Talk for additional information)

# Repetitive Stress injuries resulting from your

   workstation (Refer to our Computer 

   Ergonomics Toolbox Talk for additional 

   information.