Safety

Office Ergonomics

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Introduction

Offices vary from multi-storeyed, air conditioned buildings to small areas that are part of warehouses, factories, hospitals and homes. While hazards in the office may not always be as obvious as those in factories, office workers may also face a range of health and safety issues, including poor job design, prolonged repetitive work, moving heavy loads, inadequate lighting and cramped or unsafe work areas.

The information on these pages is offered to assist in raising awareness of health and safety issues in the office, and to help in identifying existing and potential health and safety problems in office environments.

 

 


Office Ergonomics Topics

Computer

Further Information

For advice, please contact your Local OHS Practice Expert.

Information on these pages is adapted from the following publication, which is available for download as a further resource:

Office Chair

Environment & Systems

Workstation

Guidance Materials

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