To provide a safe and healthful environment in Thread HQ

Desks

1. Do not use narrow cups that can fall over and spill water on laptops

Floors, Doors, and Passageways

1. Walk, don’t run or slide, when crossing floors.
2. When floors are being waxed or washed, observe signs and proceed cautiously.
3. If water or other substance is found on the floor, remove it or report it to housekeeping at once.
4. Pick up small objects, such as rubber bands, paper clips, pencils, etc. These objects can create tripping hazards.
5. When approaching a hall or passageway hidden by a corner, keep to the right and go slowly in order to avoid bumping into someone who may be coming from behind the corner.
6. Chairs, footstools, wastebaskets, and other articles are not to be placed in aisles.
7. Telephones, office machines and computers are to be placed so that the cord will not obstruct aisles and passageways.
8. Approach doors with caution and open slowly. Someone may be on the other side. Stand and walk clear of exit ways. Someone coming through the other side may not know you are there. When double doors are involved, use the door on the right.

Stairways

Washrooms

1. Keep the floor free of water, soap, and other objects that can cause someone to fall.
2. Waste towel containers are not to be used for disposing of useless glass, pins, needles, or any other articles that may cause injury to housekeeping personnel.
3. Do not place drinking glasses, cups, or other items on towel dispensers.

Windows

1. Employees should not lean out of windows nor are they to sit on the sill or casing of a window, even when the window is closed.
2. No object is to be thrown out of a window.
3. Do not throw colleagues out of windows

Office Furniture

1. Drawers and doors are not to be left open; someone may fall over or knock against them.
2. Place objects on desks and tables in such a manner that they will not fall or easily be displaced.
3. When opening desk drawers, care is to be exercised to prevent them from falling out.
4. Place materials in cabinets so that when doors are opened the contents will not fall out.
5. When a sheet of glass has been used to cover desktops, counters, or cabinets, the edges and corners should be rounded and smooth. Broken or chipped glass is to be removed immediately.
6. Chairs are to be inspected periodically to be sure there are no broken rollers, nuts, bolts, supports, etc.
7. Office furniture is to be kept free of splinters, rough edges, loose and defective parts at all times.
8. Office furniture is not be used as a ladder. Obtain a ladder that meets the needs of your operations.
9. It is a “falling object hazard” to use top of cabinets as a “gather all”. Keep them clear.

Electrical Cords and Outlets

1. Place equipment near an outlet to avoid cords running across the floor, aisles, and through doorways.
2. If necessary to have a temporary cord running across a walkway, tape the cord in place or provide a cord enclosure guard to avoid creating a tripping hazard.
3. Defective outlets are to be repaired immediately. Prior to repair, such outlets are to be isolated or covered so they cannot be used.
4. Unused floor outlets, which are flush with the floor, must have a protective cover in place at all times.

Miscellaneous Precautions

1. Sharp or pointed objects, such as knives, pens, pencils, scissors, and envelope openers are not to be left on the edge of a desk or in any place where they may cause injury. They are to be carried in a manner to avoid accident.
2. Handle paper in a manner that can avoid cutting the hands on the edges.
3. Avoid possible injury to the eyes by not throwing pens, pencils, paper clips, and rubber bands.
4. Avoid pinching or puncturing the fingers by carefully loading or clearing jammed staplers.
5. Employees whose duties involve the handling of money should wash their hands frequently to reduce the possibility of infection.
6. Electric fans are not to be handled while in operation. They are not to be placed on the floor in locations where they are likely to injure employees. Fans are to have blade guards with openings not larger than one-half (1/2) inch.

Emergency Response

1. Each employee is to be familiar with the location of emergency exits and fire extinguishers. They are, also, to be familiar with the emergency information located in the work unit’s safety and health plan.
2. In the event of an injury, contact your nearest colleague for assistance and assessment. In the case of a real emergency, dial one of these numbers:
   1. Police (Calling): 110
   2. Police (Text message) : 12110
   3. First aid Ambulance: 120
   4. Fire: 119
   5. Traffic Accidents: 122
   6. SOS in Water: 12395