Just because you’re indoors doesn’t mean you’re not exposed. What does the broad area of professional services include? They can range from accounting to insurance, advertising to architecture, financial planning to mechanical engineering. Generally, these are workplaces that are less “out on the plant floor,” more “in the office.” You might be surprised to know that more than 1 million office workers are injured every year in the U.S., accounting for lost time, high workers' comp costs and expensive medical bills. How? It’s not just getting your tie caught in the shredder. Read on.
What are your safety hazards? Ergonomic insufficiencies • Cumulative trauma disorders (carpal tunnel, back pain) • Posture, eye care & lighting • Slips, trips and falls • Electricity • Fire • Lifting • File cabinets • Office machinery • Housekeeping
See also: Safety education for professional services shares topics with industries such as retail, leisure & hospitality, health Care, government and Professional Service Safety Tips and Resources.
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