Office Safety

Do not stand on furniture to reach high places.
Do not kick objects out of your pathway; pick them up or push them out of the way.
Do not jump from ladders or step stools.
Do not block your view by carrying large or bulky items; use the dolly or hand truck or get assistance from a fellow employee.
Do not throw matches, cigarettes or other smoking materials into trash baskets.
Do not tilt the chair you are sitting in on its back two legs.
Use the ladder or step stool to retrieve or store items that are located above your head.

Doors

Close drawers and doors immediately after using them.
Keep doors in hallways fully open or fully closed.
Use the handle when closing doors.

Files

Open only one file cabinet drawer at a time. Close the filing cabinet drawer you are working in before opening another filing drawer in the same cabinet.
Put heavy files in the bottom drawers of file cabinets.
Use the handle when closing drawers and files.

Sharps

Store sharp objects, such as pens, pencils, letter openers or scissors in drawers or with the tips pointing down in a container.
Carry pencils, scissors and other sharp objects with the tips pointing down.

Paper Cutter/Shredder

Position hands and fingers on the handle of the paper cutter before pressing down on the blade.
Keep the paper cutter handle in the closed or locked position when it is not being used.
Do not use paper cutting devices if the finger guard is missing.
Do not place your fingers in or near the feed of a paper shredder.

Electrical

Do not use frayed, cut or cracked electrical cords.
Do not plug multiple electrical cords into a single outlet.
Do not use extension or power cords that have the ground prong removed or broken off.
Use a cord cover or tape the cord down when running electrical cords across aisles, between desks or across entrances or exits.
Turn the power switch to "Off" and unplug office machines before adjusting, lubricating or cleaning them.

Fans

Do not use fans that have excessive vibration, frayed cords or missing guards.
Do not place floor type fans in walkways, aisles or doorways.

Stairs

Use the handrails when ascending or descending stairs or ramps.
Do not store or leave items on stairways or walkways.
Do not run on stairs or take more than one step at a time.