Physical Hazards:
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The incorrect use of office furniture such as chairs, footrests and accessories for a computer workstation. Injuries can occur to muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, joints and nerves. If you sit with the incorrect posture at your computer it can lead to initial discomfort, fatigue, pain and possibly long-term injury. Your workstation should be set up to suit the tasks you are doing and to help with your posture. Manual handling tasks such as lifting, pushing or pulling of heavy objects Tripping, slipping or falling, poor lighting. poor workstation layout may lead to poor posture or muscular problems.
Another hazard is eyestrain and eye irritation. These are among the
most frequently reported by computer operators. These vision problems can result from:
- Improper lighting
- Glare from the display
screen
- Poor positioning of the screen itself
- Copy material that is difficult to
read.
Adjusting the physical and environmental conditions of your workspace can usually prevent the causes of eyestrain and irritation.
Another hazard is eyestrain and eye irritation. These are among the
most frequently reported by computer operators. These vision problems can result from:
- Improper lighting
- Glare from the display
screen
- Poor positioning of the screen itself
- Copy material that is difficult to
read.
Adjusting the physical and environmental conditions of your workspace can usually prevent the causes of eyestrain and irritation.
Logistical Hazards:
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Another potential safety hazard that may occur is
- the height at which storage spaces and shelves are located,
- leaving filing cabinet doors open
- stacking boxes incorrectly.
These can cause people to fall or even trip and break a bone. In order to prevent this from happening, the most recommended option is to place these spaces at safe heights. However, if there is need for a high storage space, then the person who is to deal with the task should be provided enough training in dealing with the height and taking
precautionary measures.
- the height at which storage spaces and shelves are located,
- leaving filing cabinet doors open
- stacking boxes incorrectly.
These can cause people to fall or even trip and break a bone. In order to prevent this from happening, the most recommended option is to place these spaces at safe heights. However, if there is need for a high storage space, then the person who is to deal with the task should be provided enough training in dealing with the height and taking
precautionary measures.
Chemical Hazards:
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Chemicals can be health hazards, some may cause health problems and some may not.
Many objects found in an office environment can cause health problems such as:
- paint
- cleaning agents
- air freshener's or other scented products
- perfume's and shampoos
- cooking odours
Many objects found in an office environment can cause health problems such as:
- paint
- cleaning agents
- air freshener's or other scented products
- perfume's and shampoos
- cooking odours
.