Safety briefing - office safety

This briefing addresses the key risks and control measures relating to work in the office environment.

What’s covered?

The aim of this Safety Briefing - Office Safety is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks from working in an office and what they should do to minimise the chances of an accident.

Hazards and risks

The briefing identifies the hazards and risks including workstations being set up incorrectly, slips, trips and falls and accidents involving electrical appliances.

Management

Control measures include setting up computer workstations properly, removing waste from the building regularly and taking faulty electrical products out of service.

Key points

As the document suggests, attendees must take note of the following key points:

• “Generally, offices are reasonably safe places in which to work. However, accidents do happen, and the measures to be taken to prevent them should match the degree of risk.
• Staff should be encouraged to report hazards that could lead to accidents.
• Supervisors should regularly check work areas and ensure reported hazards are dealt with.”