Office Ergonomics and Workstation Safety Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers office ergonomics, workstation use, office equipment and shared work areas. It supports planning by identifying ergonomic, electrical, housekeeping and incident-response risks for management.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Set up chairs, desks, monitors, keyboards and mice to suit the worker and task
• Manage repetitive keyboard, mouse and screen-based work
• Plan movement, sitting and standing changes throughout the day
• Handle office items, equipment, boxes and stored materials safely
• Manage lighting, glare and visual comfort around documents and screens
• Keep floors, cables, desks and shared areas clear and accessible
• Check workstation electrical equipment, leads and power boards
• Assess temporary, shared and remote workstation arrangements
• Consider workload, task control and reporting of discomfort
• Respond to office incidents and review controls over time

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out office-based work, including remote, hybrid and shared-workstation arrangements.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work — 5 Control the risks; p. 24.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use