OCTOPUS CLAN NIGERIA LIMITED

OFFICE

SAFETY

INTRODUCTION

Some of Sevoil staff work in offices at one time or the other or in places which are generally regarded as safe places of work where accidents are usually minor and not worth serious attention. Unfortunately, this popular belief is not supported by the facts and every year, many office-based personnel are involved in work related incidents which result in injury, lost time, financial burden and social disruption. The purpose of the presentation is to establish safe work practices for our office environments.
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OFFICE SAFETY

EMERGENCY NUMBERS & EXITS

INCASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL? MEDICAL 0807058579(RC) FIRE 084-334777 OIL SPILL (084 439 177) SECURITY 08038838551 GSM.08063959948, 08025796429 COMMUNITY DISTURBANCE 08033031273 FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND YOU KEEP AREA CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTION

FIRE

PARTICIPATE IN EMERGENCY

DRILLS

KNOW YOUR FIRE WARDENS KNOW LOCATIONS OF FIRE EXTINGUSIHERS AROUND YOUR OFFICE

KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

DURING AN EMERGENCY

MACHINES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Electronic equipment such as computers, typewriters, etc., should be positioned firmly on stands or desks so they do not have a tendency to fall. Use care in refilling a stapler. Keep fingers away from the discharging area. Paper cutters can be very dangerous. Keep fingers away from the cutting edge. Faulty electric outlets and power cords should be reported immediately and not used until they are repaired. Use matching plugs and do not overload sockets.
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HOUSKEEPING

Good housekeeping is essential to safety. Clean a work area after finishing a job and at the end of each day. A clean area is more conductive to efficient operation than a sloppy, unsafe one. Store items in an orderly manner in cabinets or rooms designated for that purpose, and make sure that the heavy objects are place near floor level. Never store articles on filing cabinets or shelves where they could fall and cause an injury. PRACTICE CLEAR TABLE POLICY & AVOID TRIP HAZARDS
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UNSAFE CONDITIONS

WATCH OUT FOR THEM CORRECT AND REPORT THEM DO NOT CAUSE THEM DO NOT BE A STATISTICS

CORRIDORS AND STAIRWAYS

Walk, never run. The seconds saved by rushing are not worth the risk of injury.

Keep to the right, particularly at corners where one cannot see whether someone is approaching. Never read, Send GSM text while walking.

Approach opened and closed doors cautiously, someone may be approaching from the other side.

Beware of tripping hazards, especially on stairways. Corridors, walkways and stairways should always be clear and illuminated.
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WASTE MANAGMENT

AVOID LITTERING THE ENVIRONMENT DISPOSE WASTE PROPELY USE THE REST ROOMS APPROPRIATELY

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REPITITIVE STRESS INJURIES

RSI

AVOID OVER EXERTING TASKS MAINTAIN GOOD SITTING POSTURES CONDUCT GOOD JOB PLANNING TAKE REGULAR BREAKS AWAY FROM YOUR WORK DESK EXECISE REGULARLY
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Persons who hold a supervisory position within an office organisation shall ensure the following:

Personnel for whom they are responsible are aware of potential hazards in an office environment. All new or transferred personnel receive induction training. Personnel are trained to use equipment they are required to operate. Safety defects and incidents are reported promptly. Personnel respond properly to fire alarms and follow emergency procedures. Office equipment and setup must take ergonomical hazards into consideration. Ensure that all personnel have undergone a basic fire fighting course.
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Continued:

Ensure that all personnel have undergone medical fitness tests. Enforce use of appropriate PPE for all jobs. The work carried out by some personnel requires them to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Lifts shall be regularly inspected by specialists who shall be the only persons to make adjustments to the operation and control systems and devices. Notices stating the safe working load, the maximum number of passengers and the prohibition of smoking shall be posted inside lifts and at lift entrances. Electrical equipment are maintained and inspected.

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QUESTIONS

Who are your Fire Wardens? Are your emergency exits clear of any obstruction? Suggest two causes of fire in the office? What are the hazards related to the use of offices? What types of requirements are needed to make the office safe? Has any ergonomics or OH illnesses related to poor office ergonomic been reported e.g. RSI?
Remember that Safety Takes Priority & We owe it to ourselves and to our families to work safely and get home at the end of the work day
in one piece.

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