Quite a number of hazards are present in an Office. Employees need to understand where the hazards are and learn the basic skills to prevent any mishaps. A listings of office dangers include, among other things, the jeopardy of bloodborne pathogens and the need for safe first aid methods, fire prevention, ergonomics and the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), repetitive strain injuries (RSI), the dangers of lifting and carrying, the correct use of portable ladders, improper office security and emergency preparedness for the evacuation of company facilities, slips, trips and falls and employee violence that often takes place in offices. As you can see, it's not just paper cuts we are talking about. SafetyWorld's Topics summarize specify controls and work practices needed to reduce and/or eliminate risk factors for all people who work in offices, use computer workstations or participate in activities involving light lifting or repetitive motions and any other related activities.

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