Knowledge Base

This course covers the following information:

Office Safety: Avoiding Falls

• The slip, trip and fall hazards commonly encountered at the office.
  
• How to prevent slips, trips and falls by avoiding these hazards.
  

Office Safety: Putting Yourself at Risk

• How misusing office furniture and tools can cause injury.
  
• How to use and store sharp office tools and materials safely.
  

Office Safety: Setting Up Your Workstation

• How using a workstation that doesn't "fit" you right can cause pain and injury over time.
  
• How to adjust your workstation to prevent pain and injury.
  

Office Safety: Preventing Eyestrain

• How using a computer can cause your eyes to dry out and become fatigued.
  
• How to position and maintain your monitor to avoid eye strain.
  
• How to relax and refresh your eyes on the job.
  

Office Safety: Using Powered Equipment

• How powered office equipment can cause injuries.
  
• How to use and maintain powered office equipment safely.
  

Office Safety: Handling Office Supplies

• How to lift and move office materials and other items safely.
  
• How shelving, bookcases and filing cabinets can become unstable and dangerous.
  
• How to safely use bookcases, shelving and filing cabinets.
  

Office Safety: Fire Safety in the Office

• How you can help to prevent fires from starting in your office.
  
• What to do if a fire does occur in your office.