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Are there bullet points for the occupational health and safety of office workers?

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Are there bullet points for the occupational health and safety of office workers?

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Contingency

  • Employees to be aware of Fire exits
  • Fire exits to be free from obstacles
  • Install fire detection systems
  • Provide fire fighting means – extinguishers
  • if cooking s permitted – provide fire blanket
  • Train for use of fire fighting means
  • Appoint Fire Wardens
  • Announce Muster Station
  • Conduct drills
  • Personnel/Visitors in/out register

Hygiene

  • Schedule wet mopping to non-working hours
  • Slippery-floor signs to be posted prior to mopping
  • Provide fridge for lunch packs

Ergonomics

  • Office desks height + chairs with adjustable height
  • Big computer displays instead of laptops
  • Proper lighting for desks for positions who needs to work at dark times of the day
  • AC/Heating

Manual Handling

  • Store heavy objects at lower levels in storage room
  • Train for proper Manual Handling techniques

Electrical Equipment

  • Earthing for electrical equipment to be checked
  • Power tools to be inspected
  • Replace damaged cables

Rules

  • Cabinets drawers to be kept closed
  • Extension cables to routed by the walls or under carpets