Office health and safety

How this guidance can help employers to promote health and safety in office environments.

General information about OHS laws in Victoria and how they apply to office environments.

The process for managing risks in the office environment.

Common physical and psychosocial hazards that can occur in the office environment.

OHS issues from environmental factors such as lighting, noise, thermal comfort and air quality.

Information on office designs and layout, including floor space, workstation design and furniture.

Information on office equipment, including computers, telephones and headsets, copiers and printers.

Information on stationery, software, and storage and moving systems, as well as office environments with specific risks.

How to manage OHS risks that may arise when employees work from home.

General OHS issues in office environments, ways to control risks, and how to prepare for incidents and emergencies.

Employers should use these checklists to identify hazards and control risks in the office environment.