Just because you work in the office doesn’t mean that you can’t be injured on the job.
Office workers face the following possible hazards:
- slips, trips, and falls
- strains from sitting for long periods of time or working in awkkward positions
- strains from lifting awkward or heavy objects
- MSIs from performing repetitive manual tasks
- eye strain
- illness due to poor indoor air quality
- allergic reactions
- mental stress
- a possible fall injury from heavy items stored on the top shelf of a filing cabinet
- office machinery that catches on hair, fingers, etc;
- office equipment (paper cutters, staplers, pens) that can strike, jab, or cut
What office workers should do:
- ensure your workstation has adequeate leg room
- use a font size of 12 or more
- maintain a good sitting posture with your back fully supported; use arm and wrist supports
- stretch
- report spills leaks, loose tiles/carpet
- display emergency and first aid contacts
- be aware of building evacuation procedures
- know where the fire extinguishers are
- wear appropriate slip-safe footwear
- learn about your office health & safety committee