Working safely at AJHS!Prepared by Lanette Fargason

Safety does matter!!

•In Alabama, 12 people died due to contact with an object or equipment, 5 due to falls, 0 due to fire...•8 TOP executives died due to falls.•83 people died from falls on the same level (not ladders, scaffolding, etc.)

Sources:•http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf

Industry Fatalities Retail/Trade 290 Prof & Bus Services 394 Financial Activities 101

Today’s Objectives!!You will be able to:

• discuss electrical equipment safety rules

• describe safety rules and emergency procedures

• discuss office safety hazards• discuss the care of information

safety

Electrical Dangers

•SHOCK!!!!–Faulty cords–Spills–Disassembling equipment–Inserting items into the computer or outlet

•ACCIDENTS!!!!–Tripping over stretched cords–Letting loose clothing or jewelry dangle in machinery

•FIRE!!!!–Frayed cords–Overloaded extension cords–Blocking air vents

Safety RulesFollow the following rules to

insure you health!• Store sharp items (scissors)

point down or flat – away from the desk’s edge

• Use a staple remover• Do NOT examine a jammed

stapler near your eyes or test it over your finger

• Store tacks in a container

Safety Rules, continued• Drawers:

– Look before you leap!– Use the handle– Do not leave open– Do not have all the top drawers

open as the cabinet will tip over

• Chairs:– Be careful with chairs that roll

– Do not tip over!– Use static control mats

Safety Rules, continued• Do not allow clothing, hair, or

jewelry to dangle in printers or shredders

• Keep fingers away from the blade on cutting boards – do not leave the blade up!

• Avoid sharp corners on furniture

• Be very careful when using step ladders or ladders

Emergency ProceduresYou should know:• The location of emergency

phone numbers• The location of the nearest

fire exit, fire alarm box, and fire extinguisher

• Emergency evacuation procedures

• Not to ignore an alarm• The location of first aid kits• Who can provide CPR• Security procedures

Working Alone After Hours

• Always work near a phone and keep emergency telephone numbers nearby.

• Lock all doors to your work area. Do not open the door to anyone you are not expecting or cannot identify.

• Become acquainted with maintenance staff and learn when to expect them.

• Do not use an elevator if anyone suspicious is in it. Stand next to the control buttons.

• Park near the building entrance and near a light.

• Check the parking lot visually before leaving the security of the building.

• Keep car keys and cell phonein hand ready to use.

Don’t Forget about Information Safety!

• Take care of any disks or flash drives you may have – do not leave them in the open. NO magnets

• Remember that all emails can be read by “unintended” viewers

• Privacy, privacy, privacy!• DO NOT SHARE YOUR

PASSWORDS!