Safety in the Business Classroom-Crolley

Accidents can happen _________________.

• Only in the classroom

• Only in the business office

• Anywhere

• Only when you are not paying attention

What is the number one cause of accidents in the classroom?

• Trips and falls

• Bookbags

• Horseplay

• Desks

What are two things that could cause a person to fall?

• Laughing and giggling

• Spilled soft drinks and worn spots in the carpet

• Furniture

• Not watching where you are going

What are two ways a person can prevent from slipping and tripping?

(Select two answers)

• Walk and never run in the hallway

• Keep your bookbag organized and pencils sharpened

• Keep aisles and walkways clear

• Pay attention to what your friends are doing

What is the number one cause of accidents on stairs?

• Organization

• Being disorganized

• Laughing

• Distraction

What does it mean to congregate?

Why should all materials be placed in the bottom drawer of a filing cabinet?

• So that it doesn't get too full

• The top may get too full

• So that the cabinet doesn't tip over

• The bottom drawer is the best drawer

Unorganized office and classroom materials can be a safety hazard.

• True

• False

Never stand in what kind of chair?

• One with wheels

• One with four legs

• One that has no back

• One that is too heavy

What are two ways you can avoid back injuries?

(Select two answers)

• Ask for help when the load is too heavy

• Use your leg muscles and not your back muscles to lift

• Do lift anything at all

• Go to the gym