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Office Health and Safety Guide

Office-specific health & safety concerns, hazards, preventive measures and ergonomics are all covered in this new pocket guide

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Section I Basic Rules of Workplace Health and Safety

  1. The Law Says
  2. Elements of On-the-Job Safety
  3. Safety Tips for New Employees
  4. Safety Tips for Supervisors

Section II Health and Safety Policy and Programs

  1. Introduction
  2. Health and Safety Policy
  3. Program Elements
  4. Workplace Inspections
  5. Task Analysis and Safety Procedures
  6. Accident / Incident Investigations
  7. Emergency Preparedness
  8. First Aid / Serious Accidents / Fatalities
  9. Organizational Policies
  10. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

Section III Common Health and Safety Hazards in Office Workplaces

  1. Introduction
  2. Types of Health and Safety Hazards in Offices
  3. Basic Steps in Risk Prevention / Hazard Recognition Methods
  4. Recognition of Safety Hazards
  5. Recognition of Health Hazards
  6. Recognition of Stress and Psychosocial Concerns
  7. Hazard Control
  8. Health and Safety Issues Related to Temporary or Satellite Offices

Section IV Office Ergonomics

  1. Introduction
  2. Workstation Design
  3. Work Organization
  4. Work Environment (Ventilation, Noise, Temperature and Lighting)
  5. Checklist for Computer Workstations
  6. Manual Material Handling (Lifting, Pushing/Pulling, etc)

Section V Office Specific Health and Safety Concerns and Preventive Measures

  1. Exposure to Perfumes and Other Scents
  2. Exposure to Chemicals
  3. Indoor Air Quality
  4. Exposure to Mould
  5. Personal Safety and Security
  6. Potential Safety Hazards in Offices
    • Filing Cabinets and Shelving
    • Electrical Safety
  7. Slips, Trips and Falls
  8. Effective Housekeeping Program
  9. Safety When Driving
  10. Weather Extremes

Appendices

Section VI Occupational Health and Safety Legislation

Section VII Resources for Further Information and Assistance

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Description

Designed and written as a practical workplace training and reference tool, this 142-page pocket guide is filled with clear-language text including safety tips, charts, diagrams, checklists and illustrations.

Objectives

This guide provides an overview of potential health and safety hazards in offices and offers ways to work safely.

Scope

The guide covers potential health and safety hazards in typical offices and ways of preventing risk of injuries and illnesses related to office work. The main focus is the integration of health and safety within all aspects of office work.

Target Audience

The guide is intended for anyone who works in an office – including workers, human resources (HR) professionals, health and safety committees, and health and safety professionals. Office managers will find this guide a useful reference in developing policies and practices to prevent injury and illness. This guide is also a useful resource that can be used as handout material for employee orientation and training sessions.

 

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