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    This document provides a job hazard analysis for general office worker safety. It identifies several common tasks performed by office workers and associated hazards, such as slips/trips/falls when using walking surfaces, stairs, and storage spaces. It also discusses hazards associated with using equipment like shelves, file cabinets, chairs, and office machines. Additionally, it covers potential electrical, ergonomic, and lifting hazards associated with office work. For each hazard, it lists safety procedures and controls to help mitigate risks, such as ensuring clear aisles and walking paths, using step stools carefully, following safe lifting techniques, and conducting ergonomic evaluations.

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    This document provides a job hazard analysis for general office worker safety. It identifies several common tasks performed by office workers and associated hazards, such as slips/trips/falls when using walking surfaces, stairs, and storage spaces. It also discusses hazards associated with using equipment like shelves, file cabinets, chairs, and office machines. Additionally, it covers potential electrical, ergonomic, and lifting hazards associated with office work. For each hazard, it lists safety procedures and controls to help mitigate risks, such as ensuring clear aisles and walking paths, using step stools carefully, following safe lifting techniques, and conducting ergonomic evaluations.

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    Jha Ucm Office Worker

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    Fawwaz Ridzuan
    This document provides a job hazard analysis for general office worker safety. It identifies several common tasks performed by office workers and associated hazards, such as slips/trips/falls when using walking surfaces, stairs, and storage spaces. It also discusses hazards associated with using equipment like shelves, file cabinets, chairs, and office machines. Additionally, it covers potential electrical, ergonomic, and lifting hazards associated with office work. For each hazard, it lists safety procedures and controls to help mitigate risks, such as ensuring clear aisles and walking paths, using step stools carefully, following safe lifting techniques, and conducting ergonomic evaluations.

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    Injury & Illness Prevention Program

    JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS – GENERAL OFFICE WORKER SAFETY

    Job (Task) Title: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

    Job (Task) Location: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page: ___________ of __________

    TASK/STEP(S) HAZARD(S) SAFETY PROCEDURE(S) (CONTROL)


     Ensure that aisles are correctly established and clear

     No tripping hazards are evident, floors are even, wires are not stretched across aisles
    Using walking surfaces around Slips, Trips, Falls
    office areas
     Entrance mats are available and used for wet weather, floors are dry-not slippery and

    carpets/rugs are secure

     Ensure there is adequate lighting – suitable for the work to be done

    Using stairways, halls, ramps, and Slips, Trips, Falls  Ramps have a nonslip surface
    storage spaces around office areas
     Stairways are clear-not cluttered

     Stair treads are in good condition

     Handrails are installed

     Halls are kept clear of equipment and supplies

     Ensure that shelves are not overloaded

    Using bookcases, shelves and Injuries from materials tipping and  Heavy storage shelves are secured to the wall
    cabinets falling
     Heavy storage files are secured from tipping with only one drawer open at a time

    and bookcases are secured from tipping


    Injury & Illness Prevention Program
     Ensure file drawers are closed when not in use and are not overstuffed

    Cuts, sprains, strains and injuries  Ensure chairs are in good mechanical condition, fans are guarded and secure from
    caused by personnel tripping and
    falling falling
    Using office equipment
     Paper cutters are equipped with a guard

     Safe use of paper shredders (keep loose hanging items such as badges and ties clear)

     Step stools are used when needed and kept clear of aisle ways when not in use

    `  Ensure paper, supplies and other material are safely stacked

     Ensure knives and scissors are used and stored correctly

     Ensure machines and equipment are grounded

    Using electrical equipment Electrical shock, Fires, Equipment  Extension cords are the 3-wire type and not longer than 10 feet
    damage
     Ensure the plugs and wall outlets are in good condition and circuits are not

    overloaded

     Have no wires running under carpets

     Have management’s’ approval for coffee pots and electric heaters

     Ensure proper lighting (28-50 foot-candles where VDT’s are being used)

     Use a non-glare screen

    Computer work Visual problems such as eye  Use correct screen positioning and take vision breaks
    fatigue/irritation, blurred vision,
    headaches and dizziness
     Encourage the use of a screen prompt for ergonomic breaks

     Control workplace risk factor exposure

     Ensure ergonomic design and controls for present, new or changed jobs
    Injury & Illness Prevention Program
     Provide medical management when needed

     Educate employees about the risk factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders

     Identify the person employees report work-related disorders to encourage the early

    reporting of signs and symptoms

     Conduct ergonomic evaluation using the program ErgoCat

     Ask for an ergonomic evaluation if ErgoCat does not address all your concerns at

    ergocat@ucmerced.edu

     Employees must be aware of and use safe practices when lifting


    Lifting/moving material Strains and sprains to the back, arm
    and shoulders  Use the appropriate mechanical aids when possible

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