OFFICE SAFETY Sample Clauses

OFFICE SAFETY. It’s a Jungle in There by DuPont Every year, about six million people get hurt at work. And more than 400,000 are just like your employees...they work in offices fraught with hidden and tricky dangers. This program shows how to cope with the risks so that your workers can negotiate their way safely around the dangerous jungle that is the office. Covers the following topics: preventing injuries at workstations; controlling dangers of fire, electricity and hazardous materials; formulating emergency plans. English & Spanish. 19 minutes. DVD
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OFFICE SAFETY. Considered safe when employees are performing office tasks hazard free.
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OFFICE SAFETY. An office can seem like a safe place to work. However, many serious accidents and injuries occur on a regular basis in offices everywhere. Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries. • Keep desk and file drawers closed when not in use. • Do not open file or desk drawers above or behind someone without warning them. • Use only step stools and ladders (do not climb on counters, desks or chairs). • Push chairs up to desk or under counter when not in use. • Do not carry loads, which obstruct your view, which are too heavy or without a prepared place to set them down. • Get help to move heavy objects. • Approach ‘blind’ areas cautiously. • Know the location of emergency exits and keep aisles to them clear. Lone Working is often overlooked for office based staff and the measures listed under “Lone working” Pages 13-14 of this code should also cover the office environment particularly evenings when staff may be working late. Where staff on site are expected to stay at a desk for extended periods of time then their workplace shall be subjected to a Display Screen Equipment assessment and the workstations shall be set up to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged Visual Display Units (VDU) use. Assessments will as defined by the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations and associated guidance. WORKPLACE LIGHTING Lighting should be sufficient to enable people to work and move about safely. If necessary, local lighting should be provided at individual workstations and at places of particular risk such as crossing points on traffic routes. Lighting and light fittings should not create any hazard. Automatic emergency lighting, powered by an independent source, should be provided where sudden loss of light would create a risk. The usage of lightweight portable LED lighting systems is encouraged where works are transitory.
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  • JOB SAFETY 13.1 It shall be the policy of the Employer that the safety of employees, the protection of work areas, the adequate training in necessary safety practices, and the prevention of accidents are a continuing and integral part of its everyday responsibilities.

  • Site Safety Buyer shall comply with all federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards applicable to the Site and to the Equipment and/or Product on which Siemens will perform the Services. Siemens shall not be obligated to commence or perform Services unless Buyer’s Site complies with all applicable safety requirements. In the event Buyer’s Site safety is non-compliant, Siemens may suspend the Services until such time as Buyer corrects the non-compliance. To the extent Siemens incurs additional time and expense as the result of Buyer’s non-compliance, Siemens shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in the schedule, price and other affected provisions of the Agreement.

  • ATM Safety It is important to be aware of your surroundings when using an ATM, especially at night. When you are using an ATM, you should secure any cash you withdraw before leaving the ATM. If you need to use an ATM at night, consider taking someone you know with you, and only use an ATM that is well-lit and unobstructed from view. If anything appears to be suspicious, do not use the ATM. Always call 911 in the event of an emergency or to report any suspicious activity. If you have any questions or comments about the safety of any of our ATMs, please call us on Oahu at (000) 000-0000 or 0-000-000-0000 from the neighbor islands, Guam, the CNMI or Continental U.S.

  • Child Safety Never leave a child unsupervised near a pool, not even for a second. During social gatherings at or near the pool, appoint a designated adult to protect young children from pool accidents. Children must be watched closely while swimming. Do not use floatation devices as a substitute for supervision. Toys can entice young children into the pool area. When not in use, clear the pool area of all toys.

  • Workplace Safety The parties to this Agreement commit themselves to achieving the highest possible standards of occupational health and safety including adherence to the consultative and issue resolution processes included herein. Participation in and support for building and construction industry initiatives to improve construction industry standards in occupational health and safety will form an important part of this commitment. Observance of relevant Acts, Regulations, and Codes of Practice are the minimum level acceptable to enable employers and employees to meet their responsibilities and to work safely and follow health and safety rules in their workplace. On all sites there will be developed a site safety plan and job specific ‘job safety analysis’ to identify and manage the risks associated with work on each particular site. Such safety plan will include suitable procedures for personnel/material access, and site evacuation procedures. The Incolink Safety Handbook ‘SAFE’ (as amended) is endorsed by this Agreement as a proper guide and reference source for safety management and control of risks.

  • WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE BOARD 23.01 Where an employee is absent due to illness or injury which is compensable by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, the following shall apply:

  • Electrical Safety Only UL approved items are permitted in Housing & Residence Life. Extension and multi-use cords must be heavy duty, single plug, and be UL approved. Altering or adapting electrical outlets and equipment and overloading circuits jeopardize safety and thus are not permitted.

  • Aviation safety l. Each Contracting Party may request consultations at any time concerning safety standards in any area relating to aircrew, aircraft or their operation adopted by the other Contracting Party. Such consultations shall take place within thirty (30) days of that request.

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