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July 24, 2020 4:03 pm
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Are there bullet points for the occupational health and safety of office workers?
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Contingency
- Employees to be aware of Fire exits
- Fire exits to be free from obstacles
- Install fire detection systems
- Provide fire fighting means – extinguishers
- if cooking s permitted – provide fire blanket
- Train for use of fire fighting means
- Appoint Fire Wardens
- Announce Muster Station
- Conduct drills
- Personnel/Visitors in/out register
Hygiene
- Schedule wet mopping to non-working hours
- Slippery-floor signs to be posted prior to mopping
- Provide fridge for lunch packs
Ergonomics
- Office desks height + chairs with adjustable height
- Big computer displays instead of laptops
- Proper lighting for desks for positions who needs to work at dark times of the day
- AC/Heating
Manual Handling
- Store heavy objects at lower levels in storage room
- Train for proper Manual Handling techniques
Electrical Equipment
- Earthing for electrical equipment to be checked
- Power tools to be inspected
- Replace damaged cables
Rules
- Cabinets drawers to be kept closed
- Extension cables to routed by the walls or under carpets