Office Safety

Be well

Achieving a work-life balance can be a challenge, and it’s easy to forget a simple necessity: Take care of yourself.

Watch your back: The right way to lift objects

From boxes of paper near the printer to large packages in the mailroom, office settings contain a number of objects – some quite heavy – that require manual lifting. Are you following safe lifting practices?

Feeling the strain?

Many employees spend the majority of their days working on computers. That adds up to a lot of screen time, which can result in eyestrain.

Keep the office fridge clean – and safe

Is your shared office refrigerator filled with mystery items, funky smells and 5-month-old yogurt? It’s time to take action.

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The do’s and don’ts of elevator safety

For millions of workers, riding in an elevator is an everyday occurrence.

Don’t slip up this winter

Winter weather is a well-known headache for commuters. But when people arrive at work, they have to face yet another hazard: sidewalks and parking lots that may be icy or slick.

Office fires: Be ready to react

About 6,000 office fires are reported every year in the United States, according to the Seattle Fire Department. If your workplace experienced a fire, would employees know how to respond?

Computer vision syndrome

Computer vision syndrome, also referred to as digital eyestrain, encompasses a group of vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and smartphone use, according to the American Optometric Association.
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Carbon monoxide: The ‘silent killer’

You can’t smell it, taste it or see it, but it can be deadly. Carbon monoxide – sometimes referred to as the “silent killer” – prevents oxygen from going into the body and can result in death in a short period of time, the Michigan Department of Community Health states. But how does carbon monoxide form, and when are workers at risk?

Know how to respond to an active shooter

An active shooter situation is a scenario many people don’t want to think about – but it’s important to be prepared.

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