Office Equipment and Workplace Safety

Printers

• Types:
  • Inkjet: suitable for low-volume printing, affordable, and compact
  • Laser: high-volume printing, fast, and cost-effective
  • 3D: creates three-dimensional objects layer by layer
• Features:
  • Print quality (dpi)
  • Print speed (ppm)
  • Connectivity options (USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet)

Scanners

• Types:
  • Flatbed: scans documents and photos, versatile and affordable
  • Sheet-fed: scans documents quickly, ideal for high-volume scanning
  • Handheld: portable, scans documents and objects
• Features:
  • Resolution (dpi)
  • Scan speed (ppm)
  • Compatibility with document management software

Projectors

• Types:
  • LCD: bright, clear images, suitable for small to medium-sized rooms
  • DLP: high-contrast ratio, suitable for large rooms
  • LED: energy-efficient, long lifespan, suitable for small rooms
• Features:
  • Brightness (lumens)
  • Resolution (HD, Full HD, 4K)
  • Connectivity options (HDMI, VGA, USB)

Paper Shredders

• Types:
  • Strip-cut: fastest and most affordable, suitable for low-security documents
  • Cross-cut: more secure than strip-cut, suitable for confidential documents
  • Micro-cut: highest security, suitable for top-secret documents
• Features:
  • Sheet capacity
  • Shred speed (sheets per minute)
  • Safety features (auto-reverse, jam protection)

Workplace Safety

• Hazards:
  • Electrical: exposed wiring, overheating equipment
  • Fire: open flames, hot surfaces
  • Tripping: cluttered floors, uneven surfaces
• Precautions:
  • Regular equipment maintenance
  • Employee training and education
  • Emergency preparedness and response plans

Ergonomics

• Principles:
  • Reduce repetitive strain injuries
  • Promote comfortable working postures
  • Minimize eye strain and fatigue
• Solutions:
  • Adjustable chairs and desks
  • Ergonomic keyboards and mice
  • Proper monitor placement and lighting

Plotters

• Types:
  • Inkjet: suitable for architectural, engineering, and graphic designs
  • Laser: fast, high-quality printing, ideal for technical drawings
• Features:
  • Print width and length
  • Print resolution (dpi)
  • Compatibility with CAD software and file formats