Quiz Me - Office Equipment
Safe Handling of Office Equipment
Equipment & Furniture
DO
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Use fingertip guards when handling paper
- Store pencils, pens, scissors and letter openers sharp-point down in a container or flat in a drawer
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Carry pencils, scissors and other sharp objects with the tips pointing down.
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Sheath scissors. letter openers, razor blades and other sharp tools before storing
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Use a staple remover to remove staples
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Watch for slipping hazards and pick up paper, rubber bands, pencils erc off the floor
Doors & Drawers
DO
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Keep hallway doors either fully open or fully closed
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Use the handle when closing doors and drawers
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Close drawers and doors immediately after use
Filing Cabinets
DO
- Put heavy files in the bottom drawers of file cabinets
- Load filing cabinet from the bottom up. If you are concerned about bending, fill bottom drawer with less used files or heavy objects
- Open one file cabinet drawer desk drawer at a time
- Use the handle when closing drawers and ensure that drawers close completely
- Avoid overfilling filing cabinets to prevent paper cuts
DON"T
- Stand on furniture to reach high places. Use a ladder
- Kick objects out of your pathway; pick them up or push then out of the way
- Block your view by carrying large or bulky items; use a dolly or hand truck or get assistance from a fellow employee
- Tilt the chair you are sitting in on its back legs
