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How to stop an office worker from malfunctioning

TutorCare www.tutorcare.co.uk | presents HOW TO STOP AN OFFICE WORKER FROM MALFUNCTIONING Office workers are complex beings. Treat them right and they can excel your business to new heights. Treat them bad and they can droop over like a wet flannel. Here are some tips to get the best out of yours. But Office Workers can't malfunction, right? You bet your cotton socks they can. Have a mooch at these statistics: suffer from ///////IIII III I MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS (inc. RSI) A huge Sore Neck million people which is the biggest cause of ill health and sickness absence among UK staff BACK PAIN Bad Wrist Dicky Back has been estimated to cost healthcare in the region of 1.6 Terrible Tie Stif Knee billion pounds (10.8) working days were lost last year as a result of WORK-RELATED STRESS million Work-related stress cases in Great Britain | There are higher rates of WORK-RELATED STRESS in 2010/2011: WALES SCOTLAND 16K 32K for WOMEN // ENGLAND than 352K MEN///II Fig. 1& 2: Your average office workers. Fig 1. "Lionel" Fig 2. "Deirdre" Meet Lionel and Deirdre. Lionel is a forty-something closet alcoholic who has greasy hair and a permanent frown. Deirdre is a chatty mother of two who enjoys gossiping somewhat harshly about reality TV shows and soap operas. These two are your beloved employees. And this is how you must treat them: Fig. 3 - 10 The yes and nos of office safety: Fig 3. Ensure neccessary fire precautions Make sure your office is equipped with a fire alarm, there is a safe and clear escape route, and that electrical equipment isn't overloaded. Clear walkways and alarms are good Office workers are not fire shields Firo exit Yes No Fig 4. Provide plenty of ventilation This refers to the rate of exchange of air in a specified area of a building. Think re-circulating air systems and open windows. An open window can be envigorating Tanks of oxygen are not a solution Jul Yes No Fig 5. Keep a comfortable temperature The temperature in workrooms should be at least 16 degrees Celsius, unless the work carried out involves physical effort (then it should be 13°c). Workers like air conditioners Offices should not be greenhouses O 16°C SSSsssss5 Yes No Fig 6. Provide plenty of space to work The legal minimum volumetric space requirement is 11m, not including furniture and fittings. Leave a volumetric space of 11m An office worker's lap is not a desk 11m Yes No Fig 7. Offer posture-friendly furniture Ensure your office workers have furniture that encourage good body posture and reduce potential musculoskeletal injuries. Having a straight back is correct Most office workers are not contortionists Yes No Fig 8. Keep walkways clear and wires tidy Ensure electrical leads don't cross walkways or workstations. Change your office layout if necessary. Try and follow wires around the office wall Tight wires will result in embarrassment BIN Yes No Fig 9. Ensure there is plenty of light Mixing good natural light and artificial systems is the best method of providing the correct lighting level. A lovely mix of natural and articifial light Personal torches should not be necessary Yes No Fig 10. Don't overload or stress the worker Managers and supervisors should consider the potential stress of the worker within the decision making process. Keep their workload manageable Never threaten to shoot your worker Yes No And if you're a worker. Remember these little nuggets: REPORT YOUR INJURIES, Cheery Worker (he's cheery DISEASES & DANGEROUS INCIDENTS because he's healthy) to the HSE INCIDENT CONTACT CENTRE GET YOURSELF 2 INSURANCE that comprehensively covers you when you are at work. ///////IIIIIII Terrible Tie IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT 3 HEALTH & SAFETY in your workplace, talk to your employer, supervisor or health & safety representative. THINK THIS WILL HELP SOMEONE? GIVE IT A SHARE: http://www.tutorcare.co.uk/office-health-and-safety SOURCES HSE Website: http://www.hse.gov.uk BUPA Bad Backs: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub iphysical-health/bad-backs BUPA RSI: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub/ physical-health/rsi MMU Health & Satety PDF: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/humanresources/health manual/pdt/office-satety-06.pdt infographic design by elevatelocal TutorCare | www.tutorcare.co.uk | presents HOW TO STOP AN OFFICE WORKER FROM MALFUNCTIONING Office workers are complex beings. Treat them right and they can excel your business to new heights. Treat them bad and they can droop over like a wet flannel. Here are some tips to get the best out of yours. But Office Workers can't malfunction, right? You bet your cotton socks they can. Have a mooch at these statistics: suffer from ///////IIIIIII IIII/ MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS (inc. RSI) A huge /1\ Sore Neck million people which is the biggest cause of ill health and sickness absence among UK staff ВАCK PAIN (1.6 Bad Wrist Dicky Back has been estimated to cost healthcare in the region of Terrible Tie billion pounds Stiff Клее (10.8) working days were lost last year as a result of WORK-RELATED STRESS million Work-related stress cases in Great Britain There are higher rates of in 2010/2011: WORK-RELATED STRESS WALES SCOTLAND 16K 32K for WOMEN// ENGLAND than 352K MEN/////II Fig. 1 & 2: Your average office workers. Fig 1. "Lionel" Fig 2. "Deirdre" Meet Lionel and Deirdre. Lionel is a forty-something closet alcoholic who has greasy hair and a permanent frown. Deirdre is a chatty mother of two who enjoys gossiping somewhat harshly about reality TV shows and soap operas. These two are your beloved employees. And this is how you must treat them: Fig. 3 - 10 The yes and nos of office safety: Fig 3. Ensure neccessary fire precautions Make sure your office is equipped with a fire alarm, there is a safe and clear escape route, and that electrical equipment isn't overloaded. Clear walkways and alarms are good Office workers are not fire shields Fire exit Yes No Fig 4. Provide plenty of ventilation This refers to the rate of exchange of air in a specified area of a building. Think re-circulating air systems and open windows. An open window can be envigorating Tanks of oxygen are not a solution Yes No Fig 5. Keep a comfortable temperature The temperature in workrooms should be at least 16 degrees Celsius, unless the work carried out involves physical effort (then it should be 13°c). Workers like air conditioners Offices should not be greenhouses O 16°C Yes No Fig 6. Provide plenty of space to work The legal minimum volumetric space requirement is 11m, not including furniture and fittings. Leave a volumetric space of 11m An office worker's lap is not a desk 11m Yes No Fig 7. Offer posture-friendly furniture Ensure your office workers have furniture that encourage good body posture and reduce potential musculoskeletal injuries. Having a straight back is correct Most office workers are not contortionists Yes No Fig 8. Keep walkways clear and wires tidy Ensure electrical leads don't cross walkways or workstations. Change your office layout if necessary Try and follow wires around the office wall Tight wires will result in embarrassment BIN Yes No Fig 9. Ensure there is plenty of light Mixing good natural light and artificial systems is the best method of providing the correct lighting level. A lovely mix of natural and articifial light Personal torches should not be necessary Yes No Fig 10. Don't overload or stress the worker Managers and supervisors should consider the potential stress of the worker within the decision making process. Keep their workload manageable Never threaten to shoot your worker Yes No And if you're a worker... Remember these little nuggets: REPORT YOUR INJURIES, Cheery Worker (he's cheery DISEASES & DANGEROUS INCIDENTS because he's healthy) 1 to the HSE INCIDENT CONTACT CENTRE GET YOURSELF 2 INSURANCE that comprehensively covers you when you are at work. ////////III//I/ Terrible Tie IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT 3 HEALTH & SAFETY in your workplace, talk to your employer, supervisor or health & safety representative. THINK THIS WILL HELP SOMEONE? GIVE IT A SHARE: http://www.tutorcare.co.uk/office-health-and-safety SOURCES HSE Website: http://www.hse.gov.uk BUPA Bad Backs: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub /physical-healthbad-backs BUPA RSI: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub/ physical-health/rsi MMU Health & Safety PDF: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/humanresources/health manualpdt/office-safety-06.pdf infographic design by elevatelocal TutorCare | www.tutorcare.co.uk | presents HOW TO STOP AN OFFICE WORKER FROM MALFUNCTIONING Office workers are complex beings. Treat them right and they can excel your business to new heights. Treat them bad and they can droop over like a wet flannel. Here are some tips to get the best out of yours. But Office Workers can't malfunction, right? You bet your cotton socks they can. Have a mooch at these statistics: suffer from ///////IIIIIII IIII/ MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS (inc. RSI) A huge /1\ Sore Neck million people which is the biggest cause of ill health and sickness absence among UK staff ВАCK PAIN (1.6 Bad Wrist Dicky Back has been estimated to cost healthcare in the region of Terrible Tie billion pounds Stiff Клее (10.8) working days were lost last year as a result of WORK-RELATED STRESS million Work-related stress cases in Great Britain There are higher rates of in 2010/2011: WORK-RELATED STRESS WALES SCOTLAND 16K 32K for WOMEN// ENGLAND than 352K MEN/////II Fig. 1 & 2: Your average office workers. Fig 1. "Lionel" Fig 2. "Deirdre" Meet Lionel and Deirdre. Lionel is a forty-something closet alcoholic who has greasy hair and a permanent frown. Deirdre is a chatty mother of two who enjoys gossiping somewhat harshly about reality TV shows and soap operas. These two are your beloved employees. And this is how you must treat them: Fig. 3 - 10 The yes and nos of office safety: Fig 3. Ensure neccessary fire precautions Make sure your office is equipped with a fire alarm, there is a safe and clear escape route, and that electrical equipment isn't overloaded. Clear walkways and alarms are good Office workers are not fire shields Fire exit Yes No Fig 4. Provide plenty of ventilation This refers to the rate of exchange of air in a specified area of a building. Think re-circulating air systems and open windows. An open window can be envigorating Tanks of oxygen are not a solution Yes No Fig 5. Keep a comfortable temperature The temperature in workrooms should be at least 16 degrees Celsius, unless the work carried out involves physical effort (then it should be 13°c). Workers like air conditioners Offices should not be greenhouses O 16°C Yes No Fig 6. Provide plenty of space to work The legal minimum volumetric space requirement is 11m, not including furniture and fittings. Leave a volumetric space of 11m An office worker's lap is not a desk 11m Yes No Fig 7. Offer posture-friendly furniture Ensure your office workers have furniture that encourage good body posture and reduce potential musculoskeletal injuries. Having a straight back is correct Most office workers are not contortionists Yes No Fig 8. Keep walkways clear and wires tidy Ensure electrical leads don't cross walkways or workstations. Change your office layout if necessary Try and follow wires around the office wall Tight wires will result in embarrassment BIN Yes No Fig 9. Ensure there is plenty of light Mixing good natural light and artificial systems is the best method of providing the correct lighting level. A lovely mix of natural and articifial light Personal torches should not be necessary Yes No Fig 10. Don't overload or stress the worker Managers and supervisors should consider the potential stress of the worker within the decision making process. Keep their workload manageable Never threaten to shoot your worker Yes No And if you're a worker... Remember these little nuggets: REPORT YOUR INJURIES, Cheery Worker (he's cheery DISEASES & DANGEROUS INCIDENTS because he's healthy) 1 to the HSE INCIDENT CONTACT CENTRE GET YOURSELF 2 INSURANCE that comprehensively covers you when you are at work. ////////III//I/ Terrible Tie IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT 3 HEALTH & SAFETY in your workplace, talk to your employer, supervisor or health & safety representative. THINK THIS WILL HELP SOMEONE? GIVE IT A SHARE: http://www.tutorcare.co.uk/office-health-and-safety SOURCES HSE Website: http://www.hse.gov.uk BUPA Bad Backs: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub /physical-healthbad-backs BUPA RSI: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub/ physical-health/rsi MMU Health & Safety PDF: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/humanresources/health manualpdt/office-safety-06.pdf infographic design by elevatelocal TutorCare | www.tutorcare.co.uk | presents HOW TO STOP AN OFFICE WORKER FROM MALFUNCTIONING Office workers are complex beings. Treat them right and they can excel your business to new heights. Treat them bad and they can droop over like a wet flannel. Here are some tips to get the best out of yours. But Office Workers can't malfunction, right? You bet your cotton socks they can. Have a mooch at these statistics: suffer from ///////IIIIIII IIII/ MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS (inc. RSI) A huge /1\ Sore Neck million people which is the biggest cause of ill health and sickness absence among UK staff ВАCK PAIN (1.6 Bad Wrist Dicky Back has been estimated to cost healthcare in the region of Terrible Tie billion pounds Stiff Клее (10.8) working days were lost last year as a result of WORK-RELATED STRESS million Work-related stress cases in Great Britain There are higher rates of in 2010/2011: WORK-RELATED STRESS WALES SCOTLAND 16K 32K for WOMEN// ENGLAND than 352K MEN/////II Fig. 1 & 2: Your average office workers. Fig 1. "Lionel" Fig 2. "Deirdre" Meet Lionel and Deirdre. Lionel is a forty-something closet alcoholic who has greasy hair and a permanent frown. Deirdre is a chatty mother of two who enjoys gossiping somewhat harshly about reality TV shows and soap operas. These two are your beloved employees. And this is how you must treat them: Fig. 3 - 10 The yes and nos of office safety: Fig 3. Ensure neccessary fire precautions Make sure your office is equipped with a fire alarm, there is a safe and clear escape route, and that electrical equipment isn't overloaded. Clear walkways and alarms are good Office workers are not fire shields Fire exit Yes No Fig 4. Provide plenty of ventilation This refers to the rate of exchange of air in a specified area of a building. Think re-circulating air systems and open windows. An open window can be envigorating Tanks of oxygen are not a solution Yes No Fig 5. Keep a comfortable temperature The temperature in workrooms should be at least 16 degrees Celsius, unless the work carried out involves physical effort (then it should be 13°c). Workers like air conditioners Offices should not be greenhouses O 16°C Yes No Fig 6. Provide plenty of space to work The legal minimum volumetric space requirement is 11m, not including furniture and fittings. Leave a volumetric space of 11m An office worker's lap is not a desk 11m Yes No Fig 7. Offer posture-friendly furniture Ensure your office workers have furniture that encourage good body posture and reduce potential musculoskeletal injuries. Having a straight back is correct Most office workers are not contortionists Yes No Fig 8. Keep walkways clear and wires tidy Ensure electrical leads don't cross walkways or workstations. Change your office layout if necessary Try and follow wires around the office wall Tight wires will result in embarrassment BIN Yes No Fig 9. Ensure there is plenty of light Mixing good natural light and artificial systems is the best method of providing the correct lighting level. A lovely mix of natural and articifial light Personal torches should not be necessary Yes No Fig 10. Don't overload or stress the worker Managers and supervisors should consider the potential stress of the worker within the decision making process. Keep their workload manageable Never threaten to shoot your worker Yes No And if you're a worker... Remember these little nuggets: REPORT YOUR INJURIES, Cheery Worker (he's cheery DISEASES & DANGEROUS INCIDENTS because he's healthy) 1 to the HSE INCIDENT CONTACT CENTRE GET YOURSELF 2 INSURANCE that comprehensively covers you when you are at work. ////////III//I/ Terrible Tie IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT 3 HEALTH & SAFETY in your workplace, talk to your employer, supervisor or health & safety representative. THINK THIS WILL HELP SOMEONE? GIVE IT A SHARE: http://www.tutorcare.co.uk/office-health-and-safety SOURCES HSE Website: http://www.hse.gov.uk BUPA Bad Backs: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub /physical-healthbad-backs BUPA RSI: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub/ physical-health/rsi MMU Health & Safety PDF: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/humanresources/health manualpdt/office-safety-06.pdf infographic design by elevatelocal TutorCare | www.tutorcare.co.uk | presents HOW TO STOP AN OFFICE WORKER FROM MALFUNCTIONING Office workers are complex beings. Treat them right and they can excel your business to new heights. Treat them bad and they can droop over like a wet flannel. Here are some tips to get the best out of yours. But Office Workers can't malfunction, right? You bet your cotton socks they can. Have a mooch at these statistics: suffer from ///////IIIIIII IIII/ MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS (inc. RSI) A huge /1\ Sore Neck million people which is the biggest cause of ill health and sickness absence among UK staff ВАCK PAIN (1.6 Bad Wrist Dicky Back has been estimated to cost healthcare in the region of Terrible Tie billion pounds Stiff Клее (10.8) working days were lost last year as a result of WORK-RELATED STRESS million Work-related stress cases in Great Britain There are higher rates of in 2010/2011: WORK-RELATED STRESS WALES SCOTLAND 16K 32K for WOMEN// ENGLAND than 352K MEN/////II Fig. 1 & 2: Your average office workers. Fig 1. "Lionel" Fig 2. "Deirdre" Meet Lionel and Deirdre. Lionel is a forty-something closet alcoholic who has greasy hair and a permanent frown. Deirdre is a chatty mother of two who enjoys gossiping somewhat harshly about reality TV shows and soap operas. These two are your beloved employees. And this is how you must treat them: Fig. 3 - 10 The yes and nos of office safety: Fig 3. Ensure neccessary fire precautions Make sure your office is equipped with a fire alarm, there is a safe and clear escape route, and that electrical equipment isn't overloaded. Clear walkways and alarms are good Office workers are not fire shields Fire exit Yes No Fig 4. Provide plenty of ventilation This refers to the rate of exchange of air in a specified area of a building. Think re-circulating air systems and open windows. An open window can be envigorating Tanks of oxygen are not a solution Yes No Fig 5. Keep a comfortable temperature The temperature in workrooms should be at least 16 degrees Celsius, unless the work carried out involves physical effort (then it should be 13°c). Workers like air conditioners Offices should not be greenhouses O 16°C Yes No Fig 6. Provide plenty of space to work The legal minimum volumetric space requirement is 11m, not including furniture and fittings. Leave a volumetric space of 11m An office worker's lap is not a desk 11m Yes No Fig 7. Offer posture-friendly furniture Ensure your office workers have furniture that encourage good body posture and reduce potential musculoskeletal injuries. Having a straight back is correct Most office workers are not contortionists Yes No Fig 8. Keep walkways clear and wires tidy Ensure electrical leads don't cross walkways or workstations. Change your office layout if necessary Try and follow wires around the office wall Tight wires will result in embarrassment BIN Yes No Fig 9. Ensure there is plenty of light Mixing good natural light and artificial systems is the best method of providing the correct lighting level. A lovely mix of natural and articifial light Personal torches should not be necessary Yes No Fig 10. Don't overload or stress the worker Managers and supervisors should consider the potential stress of the worker within the decision making process. Keep their workload manageable Never threaten to shoot your worker Yes No And if you're a worker... Remember these little nuggets: REPORT YOUR INJURIES, Cheery Worker (he's cheery DISEASES & DANGEROUS INCIDENTS because he's healthy) 1 to the HSE INCIDENT CONTACT CENTRE GET YOURSELF 2 INSURANCE that comprehensively covers you when you are at work. ////////III//I/ Terrible Tie IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT 3 HEALTH & SAFETY in your workplace, talk to your employer, supervisor or health & safety representative. THINK THIS WILL HELP SOMEONE? GIVE IT A SHARE: http://www.tutorcare.co.uk/office-health-and-safety SOURCES HSE Website: http://www.hse.gov.uk BUPA Bad Backs: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub /physical-healthbad-backs BUPA RSI: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub/ physical-health/rsi MMU Health & Safety PDF: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/humanresources/health manualpdt/office-safety-06.pdf infographic design by elevatelocal TutorCare | www.tutorcare.co.uk | presents HOW TO STOP AN OFFICE WORKER FROM MALFUNCTIONING Office workers are complex beings. Treat them right and they can excel your business to new heights. Treat them bad and they can droop over like a wet flannel. Here are some tips to get the best out of yours. But Office Workers can't malfunction, right? You bet your cotton socks they can. Have a mooch at these statistics: suffer from ///////IIIIIII IIII/ MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS (inc. RSI) A huge /1\ Sore Neck million people which is the biggest cause of ill health and sickness absence among UK staff ВАCK PAIN (1.6 Bad Wrist Dicky Back has been estimated to cost healthcare in the region of Terrible Tie billion pounds Stiff Клее (10.8) working days were lost last year as a result of WORK-RELATED STRESS million Work-related stress cases in Great Britain There are higher rates of in 2010/2011: WORK-RELATED STRESS WALES SCOTLAND 16K 32K for WOMEN// ENGLAND than 352K MEN/////II Fig. 1 & 2: Your average office workers. Fig 1. "Lionel" Fig 2. "Deirdre" Meet Lionel and Deirdre. Lionel is a forty-something closet alcoholic who has greasy hair and a permanent frown. Deirdre is a chatty mother of two who enjoys gossiping somewhat harshly about reality TV shows and soap operas. These two are your beloved employees. And this is how you must treat them: Fig. 3 - 10 The yes and nos of office safety: Fig 3. Ensure neccessary fire precautions Make sure your office is equipped with a fire alarm, there is a safe and clear escape route, and that electrical equipment isn't overloaded. Clear walkways and alarms are good Office workers are not fire shields Fire exit Yes No Fig 4. Provide plenty of ventilation This refers to the rate of exchange of air in a specified area of a building. Think re-circulating air systems and open windows. An open window can be envigorating Tanks of oxygen are not a solution Yes No Fig 5. Keep a comfortable temperature The temperature in workrooms should be at least 16 degrees Celsius, unless the work carried out involves physical effort (then it should be 13°c). Workers like air conditioners Offices should not be greenhouses O 16°C Yes No Fig 6. Provide plenty of space to work The legal minimum volumetric space requirement is 11m, not including furniture and fittings. Leave a volumetric space of 11m An office worker's lap is not a desk 11m Yes No Fig 7. Offer posture-friendly furniture Ensure your office workers have furniture that encourage good body posture and reduce potential musculoskeletal injuries. Having a straight back is correct Most office workers are not contortionists Yes No Fig 8. Keep walkways clear and wires tidy Ensure electrical leads don't cross walkways or workstations. Change your office layout if necessary Try and follow wires around the office wall Tight wires will result in embarrassment BIN Yes No Fig 9. Ensure there is plenty of light Mixing good natural light and artificial systems is the best method of providing the correct lighting level. A lovely mix of natural and articifial light Personal torches should not be necessary Yes No Fig 10. Don't overload or stress the worker Managers and supervisors should consider the potential stress of the worker within the decision making process. Keep their workload manageable Never threaten to shoot your worker Yes No And if you're a worker... Remember these little nuggets: REPORT YOUR INJURIES, Cheery Worker (he's cheery DISEASES & DANGEROUS INCIDENTS because he's healthy) 1 to the HSE INCIDENT CONTACT CENTRE GET YOURSELF 2 INSURANCE that comprehensively covers you when you are at work. ////////III//I/ Terrible Tie IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT 3 HEALTH & SAFETY in your workplace, talk to your employer, supervisor or health & safety representative. THINK THIS WILL HELP SOMEONE? GIVE IT A SHARE: http://www.tutorcare.co.uk/office-health-and-safety SOURCES HSE Website: http://www.hse.gov.uk BUPA Bad Backs: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub /physical-healthbad-backs BUPA RSI: http://www.bupa.co.uk/business/employer-health-hub/ physical-health/rsi MMU Health & Safety PDF: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/humanresources/health manualpdt/office-safety-06.pdf infographic design by elevatelocal

How to stop an office worker from malfunctioning

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A humorous look at office health and safety which includes statistics and Do and Don'ts for the work place.

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