occupational and health safety

The staff of the mountain view public library is trained about the health and safety in the library.They are fully aware of the general precautions like:

• Inspect equipment regularly to keep it in good working order.


• Unplug broken appliances


• Keep equipment away from water and wet areas


• Always switch off equipment at the power point before pulling out the plug.


• Never overload circuits, fuses and power points. Use a bower board rather than double adaptors


• inspect plugs and electrical cables for damage. Have broken power points replaced byu a licensed electricians.


• Keep electrical cords offf the floor.


• Know the location of the main electrical supply or fuse box.


• know how to replace fuses and lamps correctly.


• When setting up equipment make easily and quickly.


• know the location of fire extinguishers


• know the location of fire escapes and emergency exits.


• Use equipment correctly and follow operational and safety instructions in the manual.