How many people snigger or cringe when it is suggested that a safety inspection be done in an office? These environments may not immediately strike you as particularly hazardous but there are numerous potential risks in an office, many of which have caused serious short and long term injury at other workplaces.
First published in 2001 and updated in 2006, Worksafe VIC’s “Officewise” – provides an excellent guide to health and safety in the office. It is a 100 page publication intended for use as as a resource for managers, supervisors, SO’s and anyone involved in office work. Officewise covers: Managing occupational health and safety in the office, risk management, hazards, job and work environment design, office layout, workstations, furniture, working with computers, exercises, manual handling, and advice. Visit Worksafe’s Website
The guide includes information on how to apply risk management in an office environment, workstation set up, office hazards, exercises and a comprehensive checklist.
Download here: Officewise (1203)
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RT @Riskex: Office Safety Checklist and Guide http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/2010/06/29/office-safety-checklist-and-guide/
Office Safety Checklist and Guide http://www.safetyrisk.com.au/2010/06/29/office-safety-checklist-and-guide/
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