Office building safety and health

Title:

Personal Author:

Reese, Charles D.

Publication Information:

Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, 2004

ISBN:

9781566706834

Subject Term:

Industrial safety -- United States

Work environment -- United States

Office buildings -- Environmental engineering -- United States

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Most workers spend the majority of their day in an office building environment. Protecting office workers from safety, health, and security risks is a key task of many safety and health professionals, particularly those responsible for the management of very large office complexes and high rise buildings. This book provides a comprehensive look at office building safety and health. It covers topic areas such as managing, safety and health, emergencies, safe buildings and security. It also includes issues such as workers' compensation and OSHA compliance. The author discusses the most common safety hazards, from electricity to ergonomic issues, as well as prevention strategies. In addition, the book includes chapters on environmental health issues associated with the closed nature of office buildings, workplace violence and security.

Author Notes

Reese, Charles D.

Chapter 1 Introduction	p. 1
Safety and Health (Managing)	p. 2
The Hazards (Safety)	p. 4
Health Hazards	p. 5
Emergencies	p. 6
Security	p. 8
Summary	p. 9
References	p. 10
Chapter 2 Planning Office Building Safety and Health	p. 11
Designing Safety	p. 12
Planning for the Construction Phase	p. 13
Purchasing Safety	p. 14
Your Role in Safety and Health	p. 16
Selecting Occupants	p. 16
Summary	p. 17
References	p. 18
Chapter 3 Managing Office Building Safety and Health	p. 19
Principles of Management	p. 20
Safety and Health Program	p. 21
Summary	p. 29
References	p. 30
Chapter 4 Worker Involvement	p. 31
Why Should Employees Be Involved?	p. 32
What Can Employees do to Be Involved?	p. 32
Management	p. 33
Joint Labor/Management Safety and Health Committees	p. 34
Joint Labor/Management Occupational Safety and Health Committees	p. 39
Summary	p. 39
References	p. 40
Chapter 5 Workers' Compensation	p. 41
Employer Liability	p. 42
An Exclusive Remedy	p. 43
Covered Events	p. 44
Selecting A Physician	p. 44
Benefits	p. 45
Survivor Benefits	p. 47
Rehabilitation	p. 48
Administration	p. 49
Second Injury Funds	p. 50
Risk and Insurance	p. 50
Loss Control	p. 52
Injury Management Programs	p. 56
Summary	p. 57
References	p. 59
Chapter 6 Osha's Role and Rules	p. 61
Osha Standards	p. 63
Protections Under the Oshact	p. 63
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh)	p. 63
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (Oshrc)	p. 64
Employer Responsibilities Under the Oshact	p. 64
Workers' Rights and Responsibilities Under the Oshact	p. 65
Discrimination Against Workers	p. 66
Right to Information	p. 67
Osha Inspections	p. 68
Workers' Complaints and Requests for Inspections	p. 69
Citations, Penalties, and Other Enforcement Measures	p. 69
Commonly Issued Violations Found by Osha	p. 71
Osha Regulations	p. 72
State Osha Plans	p. 82
Worker Training	p. 82
Occupational Injuries and Illnesses	p. 83
Medical and Exposure Records	p. 84
Posting	p. 85
Multi-Employer Worksites	p. 85
Summary	p. 86
References	p. 87
Chapter 7 Office Building Safety	p. 89
Identifying Hazards	p. 90
Accident Types	p. 90
Office Hazards	p. 92
Office-Related Injuries	p. 92
Safety in the Office	p. 103
Summary	p. 105
References	p. 106
Chapter 8 Office Equipment Safety	p. 107
Non-Powered Equipment	p. 107
Powered Equipment	p. 108
Computer Hazards	p. 109
Photocopiers	p. 110
Summary	p. 113
References	p. 114
Chapter 9 Office Building Housekeeping	p. 115
Managing Housekeeping	p. 116
Preventive Housekeeping	p. 118
Housekeeping and Fire	p. 119
Waste Disposal	p. 119
Individual Workstations	p. 119
General Housekeeping Guidelines	p. 121
Effects from Poor Housekeeping	p. 121
Summary	p. 122
References	p. 123
Chapter 10 Material Handling and Lifting	p. 125
Material Handling	p. 125
Hazards Involved	p. 126
Material Handling Osha Regulations	p. 128
Training Requirements	p. 128
Material Handling/Lifting Program	p. 129
Lifting in Office Workplaces	p. 130
Material Storage in Offices	p. 132
Summary	p. 133
References	p. 134
Chapter 11 Designing Office Workplaces	p. 135
Architect's Design	p. 135
Fire Safety Design	p. 143
Interior Design	p. 147
Furnishings	p. 148
Contractor Safety	p. 148
Summary	p. 152
References	p. 152
Chapter 12 Office Ergonomics	p. 153
Workstation Ergonomics	p. 153
Computer Workstations	p. 155
Office Lighting	p. 159
Color	p. 159
Office Noise	p. 160
Environmental Parameters	p. 161
Preventing Stress	p. 163
Summary	p. 164
References	p. 167
Chapter 13 Office Building Environment	p. 169
Indoor Air Quality	p. 169
Overview of Ventilation Design	p. 170
Indoor Air Pollution	p. 171
Controls to Prevent Indoor Air Pollution	p. 171
Sources of Indoor Air Pollution	p. 172
Outside Air Contaminants	p. 175
Inadequate Ventilation	p. 175
Control Strategies	p. 176
Recommended Ventilation Rates	p. 177
Types of Building Problems	p. 177
Evaluation	p. 178
Summary	p. 179
References	p. 181
Chapter 14 Office Building Chemical Hazards	p. 183
Chemicals and Illness	p. 183
Health Hazards	p. 184
Hazardous Chemicals	p. 188
Office Chemicals	p. 191
Typical Hazardous Office Chemicals	p. 193
Informing Workers	p. 197
Summary	p. 199
References	p. 200
Chapter 15 Office Building Health Issues	p. 201
Health Hazards	p. 201
Health and IAQ	p. 205
Sick Building Syndrome	p. 206
Indoor Air Contaminants	p. 206
Building-Related Illness (BRI)	p. 207
Controlling Biologicals	p. 209
Special Health Issues	p. 209
Summary	p. 209
References	p. 210
Chapter 16 Office Building Emergencies	p. 211
Emergency Action Plan	p. 212
Alarm Systems	p. 214
Evacuation	p. 215
Exit Routes	p. 216
Roles of Responsible Individuals	p. 218
Rescue Operations	p. 218
Medical Emergency Care	p. 219
Role of Employees	p. 219
Employee Training	p. 220
Hazardous Substance Issues	p. 220
Personal Protective Equipment	p. 221
Applicable Regulations	p. 222
Osha Compliance	p. 223
Summary	p. 223
References	p. 227
Chapter 17 Office Building Fire Prevention	p. 229
Managing Fire Safety	p. 229
Office Fire Prevention Strategies	p. 232
Fire Prevention Plan Requirements	p. 234
Fire Safety Checklist	p. 236
Summary	p. 237
References	p. 239
Chapter 18 Office First AID	p. 241
First AID Kits	p. 242
Training	p. 244
Performing First AID	p. 244
Biological Waste	p. 246
Summary	p. 247
References	p. 248
Chapter 19 Office Building Maintenance	p. 249
Hazards	p. 249
Job Responsibilities	p. 250
Preventive Maintenance	p. 250
Develop a Work Order System	p. 251
Employer Responsibilities	p. 251
Safe Maintenance Procedures	p. 253
Maintenance Checklist	p. 254
Summary	p. 256
References	p. 257
Chapter 20 Outside/Grounds Maintenance	p. 259
Application of Pesticides	p. 262
Other Chemicals	p. 262
Physical Hazards	p. 262
Excavations	p. 263
Confined Spaces	p. 263
Poisonous Plants	p. 263
Policies and Procedures for Grounds Maintenance	p. 264
Summary	p. 266
References	p. 266
Chapter 21 General Facilities (Hygiene)	p. 267
Hazards	p. 268
Training	p. 268
Custodial Care	p. 269
Audits	p. 269
Guidelines for Restrooms, Locker Rooms and Cafeterias	p. 271
Hygiene/Cleaning Checklist	p. 271
Cleaning Chemicals	p. 275
Summary	p. 277
References	p. 278
Chapter 22 Office Building Renovation and Construction	p. 279
Securing a Contractor	p. 280
Protecting Office Workers	p. 281
Have a Plan	p. 281
Hazards to Expect	p. 282
Ensure Workers Trained	p. 283
Other Indicators of Safety	p. 285
Minimizing Disruptions	p. 285
Communications	p. 286
Summary	p. 286
References	p. 286
Chapter 23 Office Building Security	p. 287
Designing the Office Building	p. 288
Security Program	p. 288
Security Force	p. 289
Hazard Identification and Analysis	p. 289
Hazard Prevention and Control	p. 291
Training and Education	p. 298
Medical Management	p. 300
Record-Keeping	p. 302
Evaluation of the Program	p. 303
Summary	p. 304
References	p. 308
Chapter 24 Protecting the Office Building From NBCs	p. 309
Suggested Anti-Terrorism Security Measures	p. 310
Terrorist Weapons	p. 312
Protecting the Office Building From NBCs	p. 316
Ventilation and Filtration	p. 323
Maintenance, Administration and Training	p. 324
Personal Protective Equipment	p. 325
Summary	p. 326
References	p. 326
Chapter 25 Workplace Violence	p. 329
Workplace Violence Policy Statement	p. 330
Building a Complete Program	p. 330
Program Development and the Essential Elements	p. 334
High-Risk Employees	p. 336
Types of Workplace Violence	p. 336
Prevention Strategies	p. 337
Summary	p. 339
References	p. 341
Chapter 26 Parking Lot Security	p. 343
Parking Areas	p. 343
Factors Affecting Parking Security	p. 344
Types of Parking	p. 346
Training of Staff	p. 350
Workers' Personal Safety	p. 350
Summary	p. 351
References	p. 352
Chapter 27 Summary	p. 353
General Office Safety	p. 353
Office Safety Procedures	p. 354
Good Housekeeping Practices	p. 355
Preventing Cuts and Punctures	p. 356
Preventing Machine Accidents	p. 356
Preventing Electrical Accidents	p. 357
Preventing Slips and Falls	p. 358
Preventing File Cabinet and Shelf Accidents	p. 359
Preventing Desk Accidents	p. 359
Preventing Chair Accidents	p. 360
Preventing Ladder Accidents	p. 360
Preventing Stress	p. 360
Preventing Ergonomic Problems	p. 361
Preventing Office Environmental Problems	p. 362
Preventing Hazardous Objects and Materials Accidents	p. 363
Preventing Office Health Problems	p. 363
References	p. 364
Appendix A Sample Written Safety and Health Program	p. 365
Appendix B Summary of 29 CFR 1910	p. 381
Appendix C Federal Osha Regional and State Osha Offices	p. 397
Appendix D Comprehensive Office Building Safety and Health Inspection Checklist	p. 405
Appendix E Sample and Blank Material Safety Data Sheets	p. 421

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