Welcome to the area dedicated to all those who have office safety issues.

We have tried to represent issues, regulations and good practice in a way which will be clear and easy to follow. We have also identified areas of general health and safety, which may be particularly relevant to those working in an office

To help save you time reading all advice guidance and regulations put out by Government Bodies, and allow you to run your business, the following pages aim to set out what you have to do in office premises where health and safety risks are low.

There is a balance to be struck between the risks involved and the cost of prevention.

Where the risks are low, for example in small offices, it shouldn't cost much to make sure that you keep within the law.

People who work in offices do not figure prominently in national accident statistics. Accidents however do happen in offices but the health and safety measures need to be matched to the level of risk.

Whatever the size of your business you have legal duties to:

Your employees (including trainees), wherever they are working;

•  Visitors to your office;
•  Those affected by your work (neighbours or the public);
•  People who use products you supply;
•  Users of your service
•  Those who use your equipment at work or at a workplace you provide (for example contractors or agency staff).

Put simply, you have to take care of the people who may be affected by what you do!

Don't forget Working at height!

•  Who changes your light bulbs?
•  How do you reach those files on the top shelf?
•  Loading up the stationery store?
•  Do you use step ladders for access?

What about CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)?

•  Do you store cleaning fluids for a cleaning company?
•  Do you have chemicals/toners for photocopiers?

We can help you clarify your position and requirements and set up easy solutions to create a safe and healthy workplace.