Office Safety (US)
23 min! Run Time
Employees
only
of Completion
What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
System Requirements
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Office Safety (US)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It names slip, trip and fall hazards, hazards involving tools and equipment, and electrical and flammable hazards as the common office risks.
It has learners take Hazard Communication training and use Safety Data Sheets and labels to learn about the hazards of materials they work with.
Yes, it teaches proper lifting techniques specifically to reduce the risk of the strains and sprains that come from improper lifting in an office.
The course states everyone is responsible for office safety, framing correcting unsafe conditions as an individual duty, not just a manager's job.
Ideal learners are all office workers, since the hazard categories covered apply broadly across office roles rather than one job type.
Although accidents involving office personnel generally occur less frequently than mishaps to industrial workers, they do still occur and can result in serious injuries and even death. Everyone is responsible for office safety. You must understand what you can do to stay safe on the job, and you need to be aware of how to correct unsafe conditions. This course provides the information you need to work safer in your office environment. Ideal learners are all office workers.
Course Objectives:
Identify common office hazards faced by office workers, including slip, trip and fall hazards, hazards involving tools and equipment, and electrical and flammable hazards; Take Hazard Communication training and use Safety Data Sheets and labels to learn about the hazards of materials you work with; Describe the actions to take in case of an emergency in the office; Use proper lifting techniques and recognize how to minimize risk potential for sprains and strains; Define the injury reporting process and identify when you should report an injury; Explain how a healthy lifestyle, including eating sensibly, exercising, and refraining from smoking, can reduce your risk of injury and illness; List the proper personal protective equipment to use when visiting locations outside the office environment; Describe common security policies
Duration: 23 min.