Employee's
Responsibility
It
is the responsibility of every employee to perform work in a safe manner.
Knowledge
of appropriate safe work procedures and safety rules is essential.
Employees
are expected to follow established safety rules and to maintain their work
areas free of hazards by correcting unsafe conditions or by reporting them to
supervisors.
·
Issues
·
absences
·
sickness
·
conflict
·
Injuries
·
physical
·
psychological
·
illness
& disease
Office
Environment Safety
·
Do
not open more than one of the top drawers at the same time
·
Heavier
materials should be kept in the lower drawers of filing cabinets.
·
Report
All Injuries and Unsafe Conditions to Your Supervisor
·
Failure
to comply could delay correction of the situation that caused the injury.
Office
Environment Safety
·
Do
not use electric cords which are frayed or defective.
·
Power
cords should be attached directly to the wall or floor outlet whenever
possible.
·
Do
not place cords, cables, or telephone wires across. Walkways creating a
tripping hazard.
·
Keep
one hand free for the hand rail.
·
Keep
stairs clear of objects.
·
Pick
up anything you find.
Fire Safety:
·
Do
not hang items on fire sprinkler systems.
·
Do
not block or cover extinguishers, sprinkler heads or fire alarms.
·
Do
not block open fire doors.
·
Must
maintain in fully charged and operable condition.
·
Must
do “visual inspection” monthly (i.e. ensure extinguisher in place, not damaged,
and properly charged).
Tip: never ever use an elevator in case of an emergency/fire alarm always use the stairs.
·
P = Pull the pin on the
fire extinguisher handle.
·
A = Aim the nozzle/horn of the
extinguisher at the base/bottom of the fire.
·
S = Squeeze the handles together
to make the extinguisher work.
·
S = Sweep the extinguisher from side
to side (as if using a broom).
