Office Safety SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers office safety activities including induction, workstation setup, screen-based work, equipment use, storage, amenities, emergency response and sign-off. It supports planning for access, ergonomics, electrical equipment, manual handling, psychosocial risks and workplace housekeeping.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Complete office induction and planning
• Inspect office access routes and exits
• Set up workstations
• Perform screen-based work
• Use electrical office equipment
• Operate printers and shredders
• Install, move and secure office furniture and equipment
• Use filing and storage systems
• Maintain amenities and kitchen areas
• Manage psychosocial risks
• Respond to emergencies and evacuate
• Clean up and report remaining hazards

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out office-based activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
• AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (Wiring Rules).
• AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection equipment.
• AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment, where respiratory protection is required by the SDS or risk assessment.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections