Description

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.