Office Safety Ideas
Insufficient safety measures in an office environment can result in injuries, illnesses and even deaths. Taking the time to properly educate your staff on safety precautions might save you millions of dollars a year in workers' compensation claims.
Electrical Wall Outlets
Do not overload one electrical outlet. An overloaded outlet can overheat and potentially create an electrical fire. Purchase a surge protector and use as many outlets as you can.
Work Space
Close all desk and file cabinet drawers when not in use. This will prevent yourself or another employee from walking into an open drawer. Do not leave clutter on the floor around your desk as it could cause an employee to trip and fall.
Step Ladder
Purchase a step ladder for employees to use when needing to reach items that are located in high places. This will reduce the chance of them falling.
Overcrowding
Having employees sitting too close together is not only frustrating to them but is also hazardous when they are each trying to move around. There needs to be at least 3 feet of distance between each desk and employee.
Emergency Evacuation Plan
Have an emergency evacuation plan printed out and near all exits of the office. Make sure all employees know where the fire extinguisher is located and how to use it properly.
Office Chairs
All office chairs should be properly inspected before being used to make sure they are in working order. Inform all employees not to lean back or roll across the office in their chair as it might cause them to fall on the floor.
Electrical Wall Outlets
Do not overload one electrical outlet. An overloaded outlet can overheat and potentially create an electrical fire. Purchase a surge protector and use as many outlets as you can.
Work Space
Close all desk and file cabinet drawers when not in use. This will prevent yourself or another employee from walking into an open drawer. Do not leave clutter on the floor around your desk as it could cause an employee to trip and fall.
Step Ladder
Purchase a step ladder for employees to use when needing to reach items that are located in high places. This will reduce the chance of them falling.
Overcrowding
Having employees sitting too close together is not only frustrating to them but is also hazardous when they are each trying to move around. There needs to be at least 3 feet of distance between each desk and employee.
Emergency Evacuation Plan
Have an emergency evacuation plan printed out and near all exits of the office. Make sure all employees know where the fire extinguisher is located and how to use it properly.
Office Chairs
All office chairs should be properly inspected before being used to make sure they are in working order. Inform all employees not to lean back or roll across the office in their chair as it might cause them to fall on the floor.
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