Look for these common hazards in your office:
poor or inadequate lighting;
ergonomic hazards;
extremes of temperature;
manual handling hazards;
slip, trip and fall hazards;
electrical hazards (e.g. appliances, power sockets, etc.);
contagious illnesses spread by sick workers;
fire hazards;
chemical hazards (e.g. cleaning products); and
stress hazards.
Stress hazards can be difficult to identify – make sure you take the proper action to identify and remove stress hazards for your workers. Click here for more information on how to reduce stress hazards in your workplace.