Maintaining a safe environment in the office

Health and safety is really important in an office environment. Most accidents occur in the office even though it doesn’t seem like such a dangerous place. This is because of the sheer amount of time people spend in the office but it’s also because not enough is always done to prevent accidents.

Businesses are responsible for limiting accidents that occur on site. The best advice for companies is to make sure they have thorough risk assessments in place, proper fire and emergency procedures drawn up and incident books that are well-managed.

It is then about attitude. Businesses that consider safety first before all other considerations are the most successful when it comes to maintaining a safe environment. Never ask staff to do anything that puts their welfare in jeopardy or that represents a possible health and safety hazard (e.g. carrying tables and desks).

Never allow cables to litter walkways, be proactive about good housekeeping, keep all exits clear, use proper safety signage, maintain fire alarm systems, train staff in health and safety, encourage people to report faults and hazards and generally get health and safety into the mindset of all who use your premises.