The document provides guidelines for maintaining office safety. It discusses proper procedures for things like keeping aisles clear of clutter, safely operating machinery, filing cabinets, paper shredders, first aid kits, shelves, lifting safely, emergency procedures, internet use, and general classroom safety and cleanliness. Adhering to the guidelines will help create a safe work environment.

1. Office Safety
Montgomery County ATC

2. Team Effort
 Accept responsibility for your own safety
 Abide by all the rules
 Do not depend on Office Manager to ‘make
you adhere’ to the rules
 No horseplay
 Inoperable machines should be reported
 Report accidents ASAP

3. Office Safety Considerations
 Aisle Ways Clear of  Use step stools
Clutter  Desks clean and clear
 Machines  Cables and cords neat
 File cabinets  Safe Lifting Rules
 Paper Shredders/  Designated Areas
Cutters  Procedures for
 First Aid kits Emergencies
 Know Accident  Don’t panic!
Procedures
 Shelving clutter free

4. Classroom Safety
 Know evacuation drills
 Equipment Repairs
 Internet Acceptable Use
 Clean Workstation
 Return Materials to Proper Location

5. Aisle Ways Clear of Clutter
 Personal Items should be clear of pathways
 File folders should be placed on appropriate
carts, tables, desks

6. Machinery
 Turn off all machinery before opening.
 Secure lose clothing, jewelry and/or hair
before working with machinery.
 Report any defaults or repairs to appropriate
person.

7. File Cabinets
 Heavy items should be in the lowers shelves
to prevent tipping
 Drawers should be closed when not in use
 Cabinets should be locked when not in use (if
locks are available)
 Items should be neat
 Weight should be distri-
buted evenly

8. Paper Shredders/Cutters
 Focus on your task
 Be careful
 Secure lose clothing, jewelry and/or hair
when operating paper cutters
 Turn off and unplug electric paper cutters to
remove jams
 Most accidents occur because of carelessness

9. First Aid Kits
 Know where first aid kits are located
 Kits should be placed in a designated and
labeled area
 Check the kit every 3 months to assure you
have proper items
 Replenish the kit frequently

10. Shelves/Step Stools
 Shelving should be free of clutter
 Assure shelves are secured
 Items on shelves are neat and well organized
 Labels are used for efficiency in locating items on
shelves
 Use step stools or ladders if you cannot reach
 Do not climb on top of tables to reach
 Do not use chairs with wheels

11. Desks Clean and Clear
 Desks should be litter free
 Keep your desk organized and clutter free
 Be sure to put things up when stepping away from
your desk
 At the end of the day, clean your desk up
completely.
 An organized space is
an efficient place to
work

12. Cables/Cords
 Cords should not be piggy backed into the
electrical outlet with extension cords.
 Cables should be neatly tucked away but
not bent.
X
 Cords should be free of any aging or
exposed wires.
 Never handle cords around wet surfaces
or hands.
 Never unplug wires by pulling on the
cords.

13. Safe Lifting Rules
 Size up your weight
 Bend from the knees
 Keep back straight
 Kneel down with one knee touching the floor
for proper weight distribution
 If too heavy, use a dolly or cart
 See if there’s a safety belt to use

14. Designated Areas
 Exit signs are marked with red letters
 Storage areas will be marked as well
 Supplies will have a designated area
 No Smoking

15. Procedures for Emergencies
 Fire Exit Procedures
 Earthquake Procedures
 Tornado Warning Procedures
 Lock Down Procedures
 Accident Procedures
 Follow the instructor’s directions
 Designated person to get another teacher
 Call 911

16. Internet Use (For School)
 Appropriate Use – Always Rule of Thumb
 Inappropriate site appears
 X off site
 Report to teacher
 Inappropriate Uses are not tolerated for school use –
UNLESS Your Teacher has GIVEN YOU PERMISSION
 Streaming Music
 You Tube
 Third Party Email Accounts
 Personal Websites
 Chat Software
 My Space

17. Classroom Procedures
 Return All Materials in Proper Locations
 Stapler
 Tape Dispenser
 Scissors
 Glue, etc
 In Boxes/Out Boxes
 Handouts
 Chairs are to be kept at the workstation
 No Cell Phones

18. Examine
 How many
violations
can you find?

19. What is Wrong With the Desks?
 Can You ID?

20. Safety Test
 Please take both safety tests.
 Keep at your desk.