For more information, please visit 
http://www.hse.gov.uk/office/

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HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE OFFICE

Working in an office may not seem to be dangerous in terms of health and safety but, just like every other industry, it hides its own hazards and risks. By law, you need to take care of any issues that may put your staff in danger. Do not forget that apart from physical, hazards can be on a psychological level as well, which means you need to take extra care in terms of health and safety. And this would not be enough because you also need to keep evidence and records of the actions you have taken with regards to it. Can you confirm that you are a 100% sure you have it all right? If you have any uncertainties or you just need to speak with an expert to make sure you are on the right path Safety2Business is here to help. From local to multi-site corporations, our clients have always been provided with knowledgeable and professional answers ​and plans of action created for their specific cases and worries. We can help you too!

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SOME* DOCUMENTS TO CONSIDER:

1. Health and Safety Policy and associated template policies
2. Audits, Inspections and Checklists
3. Risk Assessments
- local risk assessments
- lone working
- manual handling
- new and expecting mothers
- home working
- stress management
- display screen equipment
- young people
- contractor safety
4. Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Log Book
5. COSHH Assessments
6. Accident Assistance
7. Accreditation Assistance
8. Safe Working Procedures

SOME* SECTOR-SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENTS:

1. Lone Worker Assessments 
- slips, trips and falls
- fire
- use of equipment
- manual handling
- violence
2. Office and Administration Activities
- lighting
- visual display units
- stuck by moving vehicles
- electrical appliances
- office furniture and equipment
- manual handling
- temperature
3. Work-related Driving
- driving to and from third party premises
- road traffic accidents
4. Working on and Visiting Third Party Sites
- road traffic accidents
- travelling and working abroad
- noise
- slips, trips and falls
- ergonomic
- equipment and machinery use
​- lone working

* Note that the above lists are not exhaustive. For more details do not hesitate to contact us.