SAFETY IN OFFICE

- Avoid paper cuts by picking up an individual sheet of paper (page) at
the corner, not at the side.

- Pass scissors handles first, blades together.

- Place pins, thumbtacks and other sharp objects in containers and
not loose in the desk drawer or desktop.

- Do not place sharpened pencils or other pointed objects with the
point upright in a container.

- All electrical equipment should be properly grounded.

- Report worn or frayed electrical cards immediately.

- Report all furniture and equipment needing repair.

- Pull out electric plug before adjusting or cleaning any electrical
equipment.

- Broken glass tops on desks must be removed as soon as possible.

- Remove obstruction (cartons chairs! Waste basket etc) from aisle or
walking area.

- Never leave a desk or file cabinet drawer pulled out.

- Report defective carpeting or floor tiles.

- Use step stools or ladders, do not over reach.

- Do not stand on insecure objects such as boxes, cartons or chairs.

- Never lean backwards on a straight chair. Sit with all four legs of the
chair firmly on the floor.

- Do not read when walking.

- Switch off all typewriters and copy machines when not in use for
long periods.

- Determine the location of the fire extinguisher nearest to you. Learn
how to use it and ensure that the area around it is free of
obstruction.

- Never open more than one file drawer at a time.

- Two open drawers can upset the balance of the cabinet.