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- Place electronic office equipment at a safe distance from the wall to
prevent overheating, which can cause paper jams, poor quality prints, and
reduces the longevity of the equipment
- Keep walkways clear of electrical cords/cables; besides being a
tripping hazard, a sudden jerk to the cords/cables could damage them
- Have broken, frayed, damaged, or cords/cables with melted insulation
repaired or replaced immediately
- Untie cords/cables that are tied in knots and check for any damage
- Use power strips with 3-pronged plugs where ever possible to ensure
grounding and prevent overloading electrical outlets or extension cords
- Check the amp requirements of the electronic office equipment and amp capacity
of the outlet before plugging it in
- Discontinue the use of and contact your office manager if equipment is
damaged in anyway; further use could cause additional damage leading to added
repair costs
- Avoid using space heaters near office equipment; the heater could cause
the equipment to overheat or melt the plastic
- Do not eat or drink around electronic office equipment; food particles
could get lodged and cause moving parts to jam (read Why
Clean Your Dirty Keyboard & How to Properly Do So) or you could risk
severe electrical shock
- Electronic office equipment should not be positioned next to exterior
windows for two reasons: to prevent sun damage or overheating and to prevent
water damage if the windows leak
- Reference the owner’s manual to find out the electronic equipment’s
required room temperatures and/or humidity levels to ensure optimum
productivity
- Ask for assistance, or request a training session from the Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) if employees are unsure how to use the office
equipment
- Reference the owner’s manual before loading paper, changing toner, or
clearing a jam in the printer to avoid causing an unnecessary malfunction and
subsequent service call
- Moving electronic office equipment should be left to the IT staff or OEM (read The
Do’s and Don’ts of Moving Office Equipment)
- Know what types of materials the paper shredder can and cannot accept;
some models shred cd’s, credit cards, staples, and paperclips and others don’t;
always use caution when removing a jam
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We must audit performance in the workplace to assess the effectiveness of facilities and programs, and to detect areas for improvement.
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Serious illnesses and injuries involve tremendous cost directly or indirectly.
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People are the most critical element in the success of a safety and health program. Management responsibilities must be complemented by individuals' suggestions and their active involvement in keeping workplaces clean.
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ReplyDeleteSafety awareness does not come naturally. Management must establish procedures and safety performance standards for each job or function.
People are the most critical element in the success of a safety and health program. Management responsibilities must be complemented by individuals' suggestions and their active involvement in keeping workplaces clean.
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