Use retractable-blade utility knives. Guillotine-type paper trimmers are particularly hazardous. Keep the cutter arm locked when not in use. There are less obvious laceration hazards from sheet-metal parts such as within file cabinets or along metal shelving. Damaged wooden furniture may allow splinters to be dislodged.
Plastic laminates can detach or can break to expose sharp points or edges.
If you are aware of a sharp edge, try to pad it or place fiber-reinforced tape over it as an interim measure. File Cabinets, Storage Shelves, and Bookcases Just as warehouse loads can topple over, so too can unsecured office shelving. Proper placement of bookcases and cabinets is important. The base should be level and supported across its full width. Storage on the top of a cabinet or shelf unit should be stable and limited in height to a single object that does not extend beyond the shelf or surface below.