Common hazards and risks in office work

• repetitive work, like computer use.
• sitting for long periods.
• poorly designed workstations.
• lifting, handling and moving office equipment and supplies.
• tripping on objects on the floor or power cords.
• workplace bullying, harassment and occupational violence.
• work-related stress.

  What are some hazards in the workstation environment?

  Physical hazards include activities or natural substances in a work environment that pose health risks. Extreme temperatures, poor air quality, excessive noise and radiation in the workplace can all harm workers, potentially causing respiratory problems, hearing loss and cancer, among other problems.

  What are the most common health hazards in office?

  Five common office health and safety hazards

  • Hazard 1: Slips, trips, and falls. Slips, trips, and falls are one of the most common hazards across all workplaces, not just office environments.
  • Hazard 2: Ergonomic injuries.
  • Hazard 3: Stress.
  • Hazard 4: Eye strain.
  • Hazard 5: Fire safety.
  • How The HS Dept can help.

  What are the 5 classifications of hazards?

  Understand and know the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) five types of workplace hazards and take steps to mitigate employee risk.

  • Safety. Safety hazards encompass any type of substance, condition or object that can injure workers.
  • Chemical.
  • Biological.
  • Physical.
  • Ergonomic.

    How do you identify a hazard?

    To be sure that all hazards are found:

    1. Look at all aspects of the work and include non-routine activities such as maintenance, repair, or cleaning.
    2. Look at the physical work environment, equipment, materials, products, etc.
    3. Include how the tasks are done.
    4. Look at injury and incident records.