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Office work spaces often have overlooked hazards that threaten
the physical well-being of all who enter. In the office, equipment
cables and wires can become a trip-and-fall hazard – and
an expensive workers’ compensation case. Poised and ready
to trip all who pass, office cables and wires are far more than
an unsightly nuisance. Slips, trips and falls constitute the
majority of general industry accidents. In the United States,
they cause 15 percent of all work-related deaths and are second
only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities, according OSHA. |
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Cable Control on the Cheap: For just a few dollars,
computer cables can be easily shielded with a split wire loom, a flexible
and durable polyethylene corrugated tube with a split down the side
where you enter your multi-cable bundle.
Achieve Lift-Off: Cables, power adapters, power strips,
hubs, modems and other small devices can be readily lifted off the
floor and put safely out of harm's way with cable management products
that loop, tie and hang “cable clutter” off the floor to reduce work
space risks including snags, trips and liquid spills.
Wire Fire Can Be Dire: With a glut of equipment,
wiring and electrical outlets conducting heat, often over long periods
of time and in compact spaces, fire safety is an important workspace
consideration. In addition to the standard fire extinguisher, other
fire safety measures also should be employed. |
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An Important Mat-ter: Use traction floor mats in
high-traffic and extended-use areas, particularly those prone to moisture
or spills. Be sure to use a floor mat with beveled edges to eliminate
trip risk. Mats with sponge bases will enhance ergonomic safety for
employees who must stand for longer periods of time.
Heavy Metal: Whether you want greater protection
for your wires from children, animals, rodents or pests, or have a
need to protect outdoor fiber optics, RG-6 coaxial cable or Category
5E cables from wildlife or the elements, metal braided sleeving, made
from tin-coated copper, is both flexible and strong, and also offers
electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection. |
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Cord Protectors: These wire cover systems are another
great way to keep from tripping on loose cables and cords running
across a walkway or behind your desk. Cord protectors cover, hide
and protect cords and cables while keeping floors clear and safe.
They also lie flat, and stay flat, and are easy to install.
Take the Edge Off: Wrap anything with a sharp edge
such as broken/cracked glass, brittle plastic casings or other materials
that may break and produce a sharp or rough edge in corrugated cardboard
and secure with a heavy-duty duct tape to protect yourself and others
from accidental lacerations. This is especially important before placing
such items in a trash container. |
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Source: EHS Today
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