Office Safety for Classroom Environment. There are visual exams at the end of the PowerPoint.

1. Office Safety
Montgomery County ATC

2. Team Effort
 Accept responsibility for your own safety
 Abide by all the rules
 Do not depend on Office Manager to ‘make
you adhere’ to the rules
 No horseplay
 Inoperable machines should be reported
 Report accidents ASAP

3. Office Safety Considerations
 Aisle Ways Clear of  Use step stools
Clutter  Desks clean and clear
 Machines  Cables and cords neat
 File cabinets  Safe Lifting Rules
 Paper Shredders/  Designated Areas
Cutters  Procedures for
 First Aid kits Emergencies
 Know Accident  Don’t panic!
Procedures
 Shelving clutter free

4. Classroom Safety
 Know evacuation drills
 Equipment Repairs
 Internet Acceptable Use
 Clean Workstation
 Return Materials to Proper Location

5. Aisle Ways Clear of Clutter
 Personal Items should be clear of pathways
 File folders should be placed on appropriate
carts, tables, desks

6. Machinery
 Turn off all machinery before opening.
 Secure lose clothing, jewelry and/or hair
before working with machinery.
 Report any defaults or repairs to appropriate
person.

7. File Cabinets
 Heavy items should be in the lowers shelves
to prevent tipping
 Drawers should be closed when not in use
 Cabinets should be locked when not in use (if
locks are available)
 Items should be neat
 Weight should be distri-
buted evenly

8. Paper Shredders/Cutters
 Focus on your task
 Be careful
 Secure lose clothing, jewelry and/or hair
when operating paper cutters
 Turn off and unplug electric paper cutters to
remove jams
 Most accidents occur because of carelessness

9. First Aid Kits
 Know where first aid kits are located
 Kits should be placed in a designated and
labeled area
 Check the kit every 3 months to assure you
have proper items
 Replenish the kit frequently

10. Shelves/Step Stools
 Shelving should be free of clutter
 Assure shelves are secured
 Items on shelves are neat and well organized
 Labels are used for efficiency in locating items on
shelves
 Use step stools or ladders if you cannot reach
 Do not climb on top of tables to reach
 Do not use chairs with wheels

11. Desks Clean and Clear
 Desks should be litter free
 Keep your desk organized and clutter free
 Be sure to put things up when stepping away from
your desk
 At the end of the day, clean your desk up
completely.
 An organized space is
an efficient place to
work

12. Cables/Cords
 Cords should not be piggy backed into the
electrical outlet with extension cords.
 Cables should be neatly tucked away but
not bent.
X
 Cords should be free of any aging or
exposed wires.
 Never handle cords around wet surfaces
or hands.
 Never unplug wires by pulling on the
cords.

13. Safe Lifting Rules
 Size up your weight
 Bend from the knees
 Keep back straight
 Kneel down with one knee touching the floor
for proper weight distribution
 If too heavy, use a dolly or cart
 See if there’s a safety belt to use

14. Designated Areas
 Exit signs are marked with red letters
 Storage areas will be marked as well
 Supplies will have a designated area
 No Smoking

15. Procedures for Emergencies
 Fire Exit Procedures
 Earthquake Procedures
 Tornado Warning Procedures
 Lock Down Procedures
 Accident Procedures
 Follow the instructor’s directions
 Designated person to get another teacher
 Call 911

16. Internet Use (For School)
 Appropriate Use – Always Rule of Thumb
 Inappropriate site appears
 X off site
 Report to teacher
 Inappropriate Uses are not tolerated for school use –
UNLESS Your Teacher has GIVEN YOU PERMISSION
 Streaming Music
 You Tube
 Third Party Email Accounts
 Personal Websites
 Chat Software
 My Space

17. Classroom Procedures
 Return All Materials in Proper Locations
 Stapler
 Tape Dispenser
 Scissors
 Glue, etc
 In Boxes/Out Boxes
 Handouts
 Chairs are to be kept at the workstation
 No Cell Phones

18. Examine
 How many
violations
can you find?

19. What is Wrong With the Desks?
 Can You ID?

20. Safety Test
 Please take both safety tests.
 Keep at your desk.