Hidden danger of structural stability
Tipping risk
Tables and chairs: If the center of gravity design of the office table and chair is unreasonable or the bottom support structure is unstable, in the normal use process (such as the user gets up and sits down slightly), the table and chair may be toppled. Especially the office chair with pulley, if the brake device of the pulley fails, the chair is easy to slide, increasing the possibility of tipping. For example, when a user leans back in a chair to reach a file behind him, the chair may lose its balance and fall backwards, causing the user to fall and injure himself.
File cabinets and other large furniture: if the tall file cabinet is not fixed on the wall, it is easy to fall forward when it is hit by external forces (such as someone accidentally bumping into it) or when the center of gravity is shifted because the drawer is full of documents. If dumped, it may injure people and cause serious injury.
The component is lost or damaged
Connecting parts problems: Office furniture connecting parts (such as screws, nuts, mortise and tenon structures) if poor quality or loose after long-term use, may cause parts to fall off. For example, if the track of a desk drawer is fixed with a poor quality plastic connector, after frequent pulling, the connector may break, making the drawer fall off, not only damaging the contents of the drawer, but also possibly pinching the user’s finger.
Frame structure damage: For wooden office furniture, the frame structure may be gradually damaged if the wood has hidden wounds, insects, or decay in a humid environment. If the metal material is not good or the welding quality is poor, the frame may be deformed or even broken after bearing a certain weight (such as placing heavy office equipment on the desktop).
Potential release of harmful substances
Formaldehyde and other chemicals are released
Board furniture: Many office furniture is made of plywood, particleboard and other man-made boards. These sheets are manufactured using adhesives, which may contain formaldehyde. If the environmental standards of the plate are not up to standard, formaldehyde will continue to be released into the indoor air. Long-term exposure to formaldehyde in the environment will cause irritation to the human respiratory tract, skin and eyes, causing cough, asthma, skin allergies and other symptoms, and may even cause cancer.
Paints and coatings: Office furniture surface paints and coatings may contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene, toluene, and xylene. These substances can produce pungent odor, and have damage to the human nervous system and hematopoietic system. For example, if the newly purchased office furniture uses inferior paint, there will be an obvious pungent smell in the room after entering the office for a period of time, which is the release of VOCs.
Sharp edges and corners
Risk of accidental collision injury: If the corners of office furniture are sharp right angles, it is easy to collide when people walk, turn or move items. For example, the edges and corners of metal filing cabinets are not rounded, and once they collide, they may cause injuries such as skin scratches and bruises. Especially in the relatively narrow space of the office area, the probability of this collision will be higher.
Electrical safety hazards (for office furniture with electrical functions)
Electric shock risk: Some office furniture has electrical components such as sockets and wires. If the insulation of these electrical components is broken, the wiring is aged, or the socket is improperly designed, the user may be electrocuted upon contact. For example, a desk with a built-in computer charging interface, if the waterproof performance of the interface is poor, there may be a short circuit in the case of water stains, resulting in electric shock.
Overload and fire risk: If the socket on the office furniture is overused and connected to too much high-power electrical equipment, exceeding the rated power of the socket, it will lead to overheating of the wire, and there is a potential fire. For example, using multiple high-power appliances such as heaters, computers, and printers on a small desk at the same time can easily cause wires to overload.
Functional component security risks
Drawer and cabinet door clamp risk: Office furniture drawer and cabinet doors that are closed without a buffer or anti-pinch device may pinch the user’s fingers. Especially when the user is in a hurry to close the drawer or cabinet door, this kind of pinch injury is more likely to occur.
Risk of moving parts failure: For office furniture with moving parts (such as office chairs that can be raised or lowered, or desks that can be rotated), the failure of moving parts can cause the user to be trapped or injured. For example, if the gas rod of an office chair is not qualified, it may suddenly burst during use, causing the user to fall down.
Post time: Dec-15-2024