The risk of accidents in an office are negligible … it usually results in very minor injuries and it’s not really worth it to be concerned …
If this is really what you think, there is an important perception problem. We would like to show here some dangerous situations where you will see that using common sense, will help to avoid injury and accidents. Security measures are to be respected both in the offices, on construction sites, or in plants.
Tripping Over a Cable
In addition to being dangerous, it can also be annoying … And all there is to do, is to simply fix the wire or the cable on the floor using adhesive tape or a wire floor guard.
Bumping or Tripping Over an Open Drawer
Often, we leave a file cabinet drawer opened mainly because we only need to use the document for a few seconds before putting it back. This is enough time to create a hazard. A very simple way to avoid this scenario is to close the drawer immediately after you get what you need from the file cabinet.
Hurting Your Back While Carrying a Heavy Object
Weight handling techniques should be used by both office and plant workers. In addition, the use of a dolly would be appropriate or ask help from a colleague.
Objects Landing on Your Head
Top of the cabinets are often used as a storage area. This reflects the image of a messy office area and it’s certainly not safe. Moreover, to reach items that are that high, why not use a stool or a bench that meets the safety standards?
Hitting Furniture
A better furniture arrangement could certainly help to avoid many bruises.
Electrocution or Burns
Occasionally, papers get stuck in the copier. There is risk of electric shock, burns, and cuts when you try to remove the paper sheets without following the proper safety instructions. By the way, have you read them?
