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Chapter 3
WORKSTATION
MANAGEMENT
Lecturer : Intan Nurul ‘Ain Mohd Firdaus Kozako
UiTM Cawangan Kelantan
Office Safety
The lighting and the way materials and the work area are
arranged affect your work.
Arrange your work area to give easy access to the items used
frequently.
Modular
Workstation
(Many companies use this
type of workstation)
4) Supplies 5) Office
& Equipment
Accessories
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MANAGE YOUR WORKSTATION
1) DESKTOP AREA
Keep workstations' surface clear
Clutter on the desktop can cause unnecessary delays
Remove materials that do not relate to your current project
Put descriptive labels on file folders
Place documents in the folders when they are not needed
Arrange your equipment
and supplies to allow easy
access so that you avoid
making unnecessary
movements
Keep frequently used
supplies OBM131 | Chapter 3 - Workstation Management
MANAGE YOUR WORKSTATION
2) DRAWERS
Reserve your center drawer for
frequently used supplies
(letter opener, scissor, paper clips)
3) REFERENCE MATERIALS
Type of reference materials used
depends on the nature of your job
5) OFFICE EQUIPMENT
The condition of your equipment
affects the quality of your work.
Need to do Preventive
Maintenance (servicing equipment
& replacing parts, as needed, to
keep equipment in working order)
and give your equipment routine
care.
Keyboard
ERGONOMIC CHAIR
1) Office Furnishings
• Furniture with rough edges should be
sanded or taped to prevent injury.
• File drawers should be filled beginning with
the bottom drawer of the cabinet and
moving to the top drawer, and should be
emptied from top drawer to bottom.
• Avoid placing objects that have the potential
to harm you on top of the file cabinets.
2) Electrical Equipment
• Electrical cords should be neatly placed behind the
equipment and avoid placing them in the walkway or
stairways.
• If cords must be placed where people walk, tape them
down or cover them with specific materials.
• Surge protector – an electrical outlet that controls
sharp increases in electricity
Stationery holders
OBM131 | Chapter 3 - Workstation Management
Being
ORGANIZED
is being in
control
End of Chapter 3