One of the main areas of work, in today's world of technology, is dealing with office equipment. In order to work in a safe manner, before using equipment you should always:
- Check that the equipment is plugged in correctly. For example, you should never use double adapters to plug in a multiple devices.If more than one device needs to be connected to power you would always use a power board.
- Ensure that the electrical cords are in good condition and are not frayed or broken
- Ensure that equipment is properly ventilated. Most machines can get very hot and need to have proper airflow around them
- Start equipment with accordance to the WHS regulations