Health and safety tips at offices and workplaces

Why health safety is important at work places?

1. Health issues like back pain, irritation in eye are some of the complaints of people working in IT industry.
2. Employees are also prone to stress related illnesses, disorders and ailments.
3. Earthquakes or fires may cause heavy damage to property and people.
4. Untoward incidents may tear the reputation of the company.
5. Impact on productivity due to employees leaves related to illness.

How you should tackle health hazards (risks, vulnerabilities, threats, dangers, perils, menaces) and minimize risks. (Curtail, mitigate, lessen, abate, reduce and decrease).

1. Adjust (Alter) the height and tilt of the chair to support your lower back and keep it straight. Armrests should keep your arms parallel to the floor. Raise or lower the chair to keep the screen at or below eye level. Tilt your screen at your eye level. 
2. Computer Screen should be angled to minimize the glare (shine) or brightness getting into your eyes. Adjust brightness to suit your needs. Screen should be without a flicker (sparkle). Bending, stretching (widening, extending, broadening, twisting) should be minimized.
3. Keyboard should support your wrists. Mouse should operate (function) smoothly (easily, effortlessly) and should be within reach. 
4. Stand up and stretch regularly. Rest your eyes frequently. If you experience any discomfort (uneasiness, anxiety or distress) or pain, consult the doctor.
5. Keep your workplace tidy and clean to reduce risk of fire, trips and falls. 
6. Ensure that cables are clipped in place and never placed a walkway or fire escape route.
7. Slips trips, falls can land you in a hospital. If something is spilled, please clean it up. Do not lift heavy objects. 
8. Ensure you dispose of waste paper correctly and report malfunction of shredder. Ensure you know designated evacuation route and fire assembly point. 
9. In the event of fire, help those who are disabled or are unfamiliar with the evacuation route or have foot injuries. You must know where fire alarms and exits are located (situated). When you smell burning and see smoke, activate, fire alarm to warm (alert) other.
10. You should get under a sturdy piece of furniture to protect yourself from falling objects in case of earthquake. 

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