To address any electrical, structural, and/or design safety issue within your immediate office space or outside of the space including hallways, common areas, stairwells, etc., please notify the AOC, landlord, or building maintenance staff.

ELECTRICAL:

• Power cords, plugs, and electrical outlets must not be damaged or frayed.
• Three-prong plugs must have their ground prong in place.
• All electrical wires must be covered leaving no bare wires exposed.
• Outlets near wet surface areas such as bathrooms or kitchens must have functioning Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI).
• Test GFCI outlets periodically using the test button. Reset the unit by pushing the reset button.
• Modular furniture with electrical outlets must have covers over all wires.
• Extension cords cannot be used to make permanent wiring connections.
• All power strips are to be plugged directly into outlets and not “daisy-chained” (plugged in a series).
• Plug appliances directly into grounded outlets, appropriately sized for power supply
• There should be a 36″ clearance in front of all electrical panels.
• Electrical equipment and appliances must be approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
• Electrical panel doors must be closed. If open, DO NOT APPROACH. Immediately notify appropriate party (AOC/ landlord/ maintenance staff).

CHEMICAL SAFETY:

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be available for all hazardous chemicals located in the workplace.
• Chemical containers must be properly labeled and kept closed when not in use.
• Follow label or SDS instructions for all chemicals used in the workplace.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE:

• Emergency Action Plans must be in place and all employees must be trained on the plan. This includes an up-to-date emergency telephone list, including first responders.
• Emergency duties should be assigned to employees according to the office’s Emergency Action Plan.
• Employees must know where to go when required to evacuate the building or “shelter in place.”
• Exit routes must be adequate, i.e., 18″ for a single person and 28″ or more for multiple persons.
• Each office must have enough exit routes to enable employees to evacuate safely.
• Exit doors designated as emergency exits cannot be obstructed. Aisles, stairways, and hallways must be kept clear of obstructions that could block egress and exit from the building.
• All areas must have functional emergency lighting.
• Exit signs must be working and visible in all conditions and locations.
• Office annunciators must be working properly, kept charged, and reset after each emergency