10 most dangerous items in the office
Last reviewed: 17.10.2021
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We bring to your attention a list of the most dangerous items in the office, as well as advice on the safe handling of them.
Scissors
Everyone knows what the scissors are for, but sometimes they can walk around the place in addition to paper and cardboard. Of course, it's already a little late for adults to learn the rules of handling sharp objects, but nevertheless, moving with scissors or a clerical knife in hands is a bad idea. It would also be nice to secure yourself and buy scissors with blunt ends.
Paper
No less dangerous than scissors. The edge of the paper is sharp as a razor, so try to grab a stack of papers, do not drive, otherwise you can get hurt on the sharp protruding edges.
Anti-stapler
One kind of this office attribute brings associations with the open jaws of some monster. One uncertain movement can damage your fingers. The main thing - do not rush, first open the staples, and then pull the clip for the main part behind.
Chair
Long stay in the sitting position can cause damage to the musculoskeletal system, especially if your office chair has long been out of order. Sitting aby as, skewed, with dangling legs just will not do good, so adjust the back of the chair and armrests. The normal position in the chair is when your feet touch the floor, the hips are parallel to the ground, and the shoulder blades touch the back of the chair.
Xerox
It turns out that a copier can not only spoil important documents. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns that photocopiers pose a danger to employees in the form of leakage of toxic chemicals and the emission of excessive light that may be harmful to the eyes. To preserve the health of employees, photocopiers should be inspected regularly by specialists, and when the device is in active state, its cover must necessarily be closed.
Lighting and flooring
The most common cause of injuries in the workplace is insufficient lighting and clutter of the aisles. Dim light can cause a fall from the stairs or a bruise. Therefore, it is better not for electricity, but still think about the health and safety of people.
Wires
Sometimes a tangle of wires - a real obstacle course, which must be overcome to get to the right cabinet. The most interesting thing is that most employees daily, stumbling and swearing, still overcome it and do not even think about that life will be much easier if, finally, unwind this "Gordian knot" and walk calmly, and not prance, as if horse.
Document shredder
Surely you will remember not one film with the participation of this beast. Then he chewed ties, skirts, in general, on the screen it looks fun and funny, but in real life the injured person will not be laughing. Therefore, while working with the paper shredder, be careful not to say good-bye to the garbage with clothes, long hair and ornaments.
Cleaners
According to a survey among employers conducted in 2011, it turned out that most are not inclined to encourage employees whose work space is littered with piles of papers, cups and covered with a layer of dust. A dirty workplace will not bring health benefits, but, as it turned out, cleanliness can also be dangerous. The use of cleaning and detergents can cause allergies, runny nose and eye irritation. If a big cleaning is approaching, then after it it is necessary to ventilate the room well, so that all dangerous connections are eroded before the arrival of employees.
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