Safety at Office

Introduction

Name

Department/Designation

Experience (Years)

Safety Experience
Safety Briefing
Objective

Understanding Hazards & Risk

Common Hazards In The

Offices

Mitigation Of Hazards

Emergency Evacuation
Hazard & Risk
Hazard and Risk

Hazard Risk Calculated as

• The potential to • The chance of • Potential Severity
cause harm or that harm of Harm
damage occurring (the consequence –
or damage) X
Likelihood of
Event Occurring
Find The Hazard
What Can Go Wrong In An Office ?
Let’s See That In A Video
Common Hazards at Offices

Collision Of Vehicles In Parking, During Ingress & Egress

Slip, Trip & Fall Hazard

Electrical Hazard

Ergonomic Hazard

Stress & Anger

Fire Hazard
Hazards During Ingress & Egress
Hazards During Ingress & Egress

Chances of collision with vehicles on the public roads while making exit from
the office gate

Chances of collision with pedestrian while ingress or egress

Chances of collision with the fixed structure in parking area

Chances of collision with other vehicles in parking area

 Mitigation Of Ingress & Egress Hazards
Speed breakers on the exit gates lowers the chances of collision with vehicles on public road

Separate entry & exit gates for the parking area

Separate pedestrian route

Convex mirrors at the blind spots reduces the chances of collision

Driving slow & blowing horn at blind corners lowers the risk of collision of vehicles in the parking area

Always wear Helmet while riding 2 wheeler & ensure seat belts while in 4 wheeler

Ensuring good illumination in the parking area

Reflective vests for the staff handling traffic

Do not use mobile while driving/riding

Slip, Trip & Fall Hazard
Slip, Trip & Fall Hazard

Trailing cables on the floor might lead to trip & fall

Wet floor can lead to slip & fall

Uneven surface may lead to trip & fall

Slippery staircases may lead to slip & fall

Low height of outer boundary on terrace also poses fall hazard

Using improper platform for reaching height

Countering Slip, Trip & Fall Hazard

Outer boundary
wall on terrace
must be at least 1.2
mtrs in height

Uneven surfaces Anti skid tapes can

can be marked be used on
using hazard staircases to avoid
marking tape slipping
Mop the wet
surfaces
immediately, put
signboards
depicting warning
for wet surface

Avoid trailing Using step ladders

cables on the floor for reaching height
Electrical Hazards In Office
Common Sources Of Electrical Hazards

Sockets Used For Power

Photocopier Machine Paper Shredder
Supply

Tea/Coffee Vending
Water Cooler Microwave Ovens
Machines
 Mitigation
Always use plug tops for making connection

Follow single socket, single connection rule

Never pull the cable for unplugging, hold the plug to pull it out of the socket

Never operate any switch with wet hands

Keep regular check on your cable condition, report any visible damage

Ensure provision of earthing in electrical connections

Use RCCB in electrical circuits to ensure safety against any leakage current

Read the instruction manual before operating any new equipment

Do not use equipment's above or below the rated voltage

Never try to work on electrical equipment's if not competent to do so

Ergonomic Hazard
Ergonomics

What is Ergonomics ?
Ergonomics is the study of relation between man, machine & environment in order to make the work safe
(prevent MSDs) & efficient.

What is MSDs ?
MSDs stands for Musculoskeletal Disorders, these are injuries and disorders that affect the human body’s
movement or musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.). It is
also known as repetitive motion injury. Examples: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, muscle/tendon strain, ligament
sprain, rotator cuff tendonitis. Tendonitis, Ruptured/Herniated Disc
Reasons Behind MSDs
When a worker is exposed to MSD risk factors, they begin to fatigue. When fatigue outruns their body’s
recovery system, they develop a musculoskeletal imbalance. Over time, as fatigue continues to outrun recovery
and the musculoskeletal imbalance persists, a musculoskeletal disorder develops.
The Ergonomic Hazards At Workstation
Way’s To Counter Ergonomic Hazards At Workstation
(Video)
The Ideal Way To Work
Stress & Anger
Some Stressed Out Moments
(Video)
Common Reasons For Stress At Work

Excessive
Lack of
workload with Continuous
interpersonal Blame culture
unrealistic criticism.
support
timeline

Multiple reporting
Insufficient
lines for
workload making
Bullying & employees with
people feel that
harassment each manager
they are being
asking to prioritise
under used
his/her work
Managing Stress

Managers need to be Socialize more ( there’s

Be polite with your
Plan your work realistic while giving a a world outside the
colleagues
target office too )

Meditation & Yoga can Indulge in outdoor Talk to someone if you

Take breaks during work
help in releasing stress activities feel stressed out

Seek help of a
physiatrist when
necessary
Fire Hazard
Even the places considered as safest are not safe from
fire
Fire at a luxurious hotel in UAE (Video)
Understanding Fire
Fire is an exothermic chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen
to give out heat & light.
Why Offices Are At A Greater Threat - Abundant Fuel

Furniture Stationary

Office equipment's LPG in canteen

Why Offices Are At A Greater Threat - Ignition
Sources

Electrical wirings &

Electrical equipment's
sockets

Cooking in canteen
 Why Offices Are At A Greater Threat
Since office spaces are enclosed they easily
accumulate smoke, HVAC system further
helps in spreading of smoke .
Smoke is generally toxic in nature because
of presence of Carbon Monoxide (also
known as silent killer).
Level of CO Health Effects, and Other Information
0 PPM Normal, fresh air.
9 PPM Maximum recommended indoor CO level (ASHRAE).
10-24 PPM Possible health effects with long-term exposure.
25 PPM Max TWA Exposure for 8 hour work-day (ACGIH).
Pocket CO TWA warning sounds each hour.
50 PPM Maximum permissible exposure in workplace (OSHA).
First Pocket CO ALARM starts (optional, every 20 seconds).
100 PPM Slight headache after 1-2 hours.
125 PPM Second Pocket CO ALARM starts (every 10 seconds).
200 PPM Dizziness, naseau, fagitue, headache after 2-3 hours of exposure.
400 PPM Headache and nausea after 1-2 hours of exposure.
Life threatening in 3 hours.
Third Pocket CO ALARM starts (every 5 seconds).
800 PPM Headache, nausea, and dizziness after 45 minutes; collapse and unconsciousness after 1 hour of exposure.
Death within 2-3 hours.
1000 PPM Loss of consciousness after 1 hour of exposure.
1600 PPM Headache, nausea, and dizziness after 20 minutes of exposure.
Death within 1-2 hours.
3200 PPM Headache, nausea, and dizziness after 5-10 minutes; collapse and unconsciousness after 30 minutes of exposure.
Death within 1 hour.
6400 PPM Death within 30 minutes.
12,800 PPM Immediate physiological effects, unconsciousness.
Death within 1-3 minutes of exposure.
Reducing the Fire Risk

Maintaining the equipment's in proper condition/doing periodic maintenance

Keeping the combustible items away from electrical boards & other ignition sources

Using fire retardant electrical cables of rated load in wiring

Using safety trip devices like MCB/RCCB (Residual Circuit Current Breaker)

Using more & more fire retardant materials in the office

Storing the fuels safely (Cooking gas/ diesel for DG)

Emergency Evacuation
Situations Requiring Emergency Evacuation

Main types of emergency

encountered in offices

Fire Earthquake Bomb threat

Things To Do For Swift Evacuation
Do not panic & rush

Follow the instructions given by the ERT team

Do not wait for collecting your belongings

Find the nearest exit door & move in a queue

Do not use the lift, use the staircase instead

Always keep the evacuation passage clear of any obstructions

Always keep the emergency exits unlocked

Assemble at the assembly point so that headcount could be done followed by further
action
In case of fire do close the doors & windows when leaving in order to stop the spread
of fire
Lets Summarize
What is Hazard & Risk

Hazards during ingress &

egress

Slip, trip & fall hazards

Electrical hazard

Ergonomic hazard

Fire hazard

Stress & anger

Emergency evacuation
Safety is a continuing journey, not a final destination
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