Every year, thousands of office workers experience injuries; many involve lost time from work, with some resulting in permanent disabilities or long-term health conditions. Given this fact, it is imperative that organizations across the country ensure that they have an effective occupational health and safety (OHS) system in place – especially for office environments.

A Guide to Occupational Health and Safety in Offices will help readers understand, design and implement OHS systems. This easy reference guide includes commentary and guidance to best practices, as well as valuable checklists and templates to assist office managers and OHS committee members manage occupational health and safety matters effectively.

What's inside

This book is a practical and user-friendly guide to navigating occupational health and safety legislation and regulations that apply to an office environment. Written by industry leaders, Gene Marie Shematek and Marie Sopko, A Guide to Occupational Health and Safety in Offices covers the broad range of OHS hazards that affect office workers. This comprehensive volume includes chapters dedicated to each of the standard biological, chemical, physical and ergonomic hazards, as well as the increasingly important attention to mental health, including workplace stressors, interpersonal communication, technological stress, harassment and workplace violence.

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