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About the range of equipment in an office
The importance of learning to use office equipment correctly and safely
The importance of knowing who can operate equipment and who should be advised of any faults
Table of Contents
- Tutorial Video
- Reading Materials
- Find and read your organisation’s policies and procedures relating to the use and maintenance of office equipment.
- Find and read the manuals for any equipment that you use in your role.
- ‘Essential office equipment for starting a business’ on The Balance: Small Business website
- 'The do’s and don’ts of the office printer' on the Toner Giant website
- 'How to use a photocopier’ from the eHow
- 'Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)’ from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
- 'Maintaining portable electric equipment in low-risk environments’ from the HSE.
- ‘Office health and safety’ from the Health and Safety Executive.
- 'Ensure employee safety when using equipment' on the Business Gateway website
- 'Office waste reduction tips and ideas' on The Balance: Small Business website
- 'Common copy machine and printer problems and the path to resolution' on the Marco Net website
- 'Computer basics: Troubleshooting' by GCF Global
- Presentation
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Click to read 'Waste management in office buildings' by Wrap.
- This article from The Mailing Room looks at ‘How does a franking machine work’
- ‘Cross cut vs strip cut shredding explained’ is an article written by Shredding Machines to explains the different levels of security that a paper shredder can offer.
- The Shredding Machines website also has answers for a number of frequently asked questions, including clearing paper jams.
- The Fax Authority has a page that explains ‘What is a fax machines? Definition and usage’
- There is an additional page from the Fax Authority on ‘Why is faxing still used?’
- This article on ‘Interactive whiteboards' from Tech and Learning explains their usage.
- ‘Essential printer maintenance tips’ from the Telegraph newspaper. All office equipment will last longer if properly maintained, and that’s just as true for your printers.
- This Cnet article looks at ‘5 ways to make your office desk more ergonomic’.
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- ‘Essential office equipment for starting a business’ on The Balance: Small Business websiteClick to read about the common types of equipment you will find in an office.
- 'The do’s and don’ts of the office printer' on the Toner Giant websiteClick to read this guide to printer etiquette.
- 'How to use a photocopier’ from the eHowThe photocopier is essential to the functioning of a modern business office and this article gives basic instructions. Remember all copiers are different; read the manual or ask for training.
- 'Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)’ from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). These Regulations, often abbreviated to PUWER, place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over work equipment. PUWER also places responsibilities on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment, whether owned by them or not.
- 'Maintaining portable electric equipment in low-risk environments’ from the HSE. Click to read more about portable appliance testing
- ‘Office health and safety’ from the Health and Safety Executive. Click on the link to read more about health and safety in the office including how to safely use display screen equipment and avoid repetitive strain injuries.
- 'Ensure employee safety when using equipment' on the Business Gateway websiteClick to read this guide.
- 'Office waste reduction tips and ideas' on The Balance: Small Business websiteClick to read these tips for reducing office waste.
- 'Common copy machine and printer problems and the path to resolution' on the Marco Net websiteClick to read this blog post.
- 'Computer basics: Troubleshooting' by GCF GlobalClick to read these tips for solving common problems with your computer.
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Interactive Quiz
- Evidence Opportunities
- Extended Learning
- Click to read 'Waste management in office buildings' by Wrap.
- This article from The Mailing Room looks at ‘How does a franking machine work’
- ‘Cross cut vs strip cut shredding explained’ is an article written by Shredding Machines to explains the different levels of security that a paper shredder can offer.
- The Shredding Machines website also has answers for a number of frequently asked questions, including clearing paper jams.
- The Fax Authority has a page that explains ‘What is a fax machines? Definition and usage’
- There is an additional page from the Fax Authority on ‘Why is faxing still used?’
- This article on ‘Interactive whiteboards' from Tech and Learning explains their usage.
- ‘Essential printer maintenance tips’ from the Telegraph newspaper. All office equipment will last longer if properly maintained, and that’s just as true for your printers.
- This Cnet article looks at ‘5 ways to make your office desk more ergonomic’.
- Use the internet to search for tutorials for the specific equipment in your office
- Think And Challenge
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