The 10 most dangerous items in the office

We present to you a list of the most dangerous objects in the office, as well as tips on how to handle them safely.

Scissors

Everyone knows what scissors are for, but sometimes they can cut through paper and cardboard and live parts. Of course, it's a bit late to teach adults how to handle sharp objects, but nevertheless, moving around with scissors or a stationery knife in your hands is a bad idea. It would also be a good idea to protect yourself and buy scissors with blunt ends.

Paper

No less dangerous than scissors. The edge of the paper is sharp as a razor, so try not to move your hands when grabbing stacks of papers, otherwise you can get hurt on the sharp protruding edges.

Anti-stapler

The mere sight of this office attribute evokes associations with the open mouth of some monster. One hesitant movement can cause damage to your fingers. The main thing is not to rush, first open the staples, and then pull the paper clip by the main part from behind.

Chair

Sitting for a long time can cause damage to the musculoskeletal system, especially if your office chair has long been out of order. Sitting anyhow, slanted, with dangling legs will definitely not do any good, so adjust the back of the chair and armrests. The normal position in the chair is when your feet touch the floor, your thighs are parallel to the ground, and your shoulder blades touch the back of the chair.

Xerox

It turns out that a Xerox machine can do more than just ruin important documents. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns that copy machines pose a risk to workers by leaking toxic chemicals and emitting excessive light that can be harmful to the eyes. To keep workers healthy, Xerox machines should be inspected regularly by professionals, and the lid should be kept closed when the machine is in use.

Lighting and flooring

The most common cause of workplace injuries is poor lighting and cluttered passageways. Dim lighting can cause falls from stairs or injuries. Therefore, it is better not to think about electricity, but to think about people's health and safety.

Wires

Sometimes a tangle of wires is a real obstacle course that needs to be overcome to get to the right cabinet. The most interesting thing is that most employees, stumbling and cursing every day, still overcome it and do not even think about the fact that life will become much easier if, finally, they unravel this "Gordian knot" and walk calmly, and not prance like a horse.

Document shredder

Surely you will remember more than one film with this beast. Sometimes it chewed ties, sometimes skirts, in general, on the screen it looks funny and amusing, but in real life the victim will not be laughing. Therefore, when working with a paper shredder, be careful so that along with the waste paper you do not say goodbye to items of clothing, long hair and jewelry.

Cleaning products

According to a 2011 survey of employers, it turned out that most are not inclined to reward employees whose workspace is littered with piles of papers, cups and covered in a layer of dust. A dirty workplace will not bring health benefits, but, as it turns out, cleanliness can also be dangerous. The use of cleaning and washing products can cause allergies, runny noses and eye irritation. If a major cleaning is approaching, then after it you need to thoroughly ventilate the room so that all dangerous compounds are aired out before the employees arrive.

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