OFFICE SAFETY Wayland Baptist University办公室安全韦兰浸会大学.pptVIP

Control Measures: Effective air filtration Ensuring adequate levels of fresh air enter the building Maintenance of air-conditioning units regular cleaning Preventing the obstruction of vents Locating equipment using solvents in areas of substantial air movement and/or installing local exhaust ventilation Violence can be perpetrated by clients against workers or against other clients and customers It may also manifest itself internally, within the organization between workers and management Violence includes verbal and emotional threats and physical attacks on an individuals person or property by an individual or group The level of fear an individual feels and the way they respond during and after a violent act relates to their own experiences, skills, training and personality Violent acts may include: verbal abuse in person or over the phone; threats of a sexual nature; threats of violence; bullying; “ganging up” by a group over an individual ; physical or sexual assault. OFFICE SAFETY Legislation Statute “obligations” employers, employees others consultation classes of persons reporting recording Common Law “duties of care” vicarious liability Other Legislation anti-discrimination act building fire safety regulations environmental protection act What Can Go Wrong In An Office? Statistics absences sickness conflict Injuries physical psychological illnesses diseases Types of Hazards Basic Hazard Categories Physical Chemical Ergonomic Psychological Radiation Biological Risk Assessment Workplace Specific Hazards Risks? Manual Handling Ergonomics Occupational Aggression Violence staff public Physical Threat hold-up fire Slips, Trips Falls Transportation Office Machinery Electricity cords, cables electrical hazards Photocopiers toner, developer, noise, ozone, light, Printers noise, inks, ozone (laser) Computers eyestrain, posture, radiation? Manual Handling Statistics injuries costs Office Equipment Furniture Stationery Supplies Correct Lifting Techniques Twi