OFFICE SAFETY

Common Office Safety and Health Hazards - Photocopying Machines

Potential health hazards associated with photocopying machines include:

Toxic chemicals

Excessive noise

Intense light.

Photocopying machines can also be a source of indoor air pollution when used in offices that are not well ventilated.

Use the controls listed below to reduce hazards:

Keep the document cover closed

Reduce noise exposure by isolating the machine

Place machines in well-ventilated rooms away from workers' desks

Have machines serviced routinely to prevent chemical emissions

Avoid skin contact with photocopying chemicals

Clean all spills and dispose of waste properly.

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