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General Office Safety Checklist

by Kaven Malasingh, from the Community

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This general office safety checklist helps teams identify and control common workplace hazards. It covers trip and fall risks, clear walkways, adequate lighting, proper chair ergonomics, guarding for paper cutters, housekeeping and sanitation, and display of safety materials. Electrical safety includes GFCI use, panel access, cords and power strips, equipment condition, and safe use of appliances and heaters. Maintenance checks address doors, windows, ceiling tiles, ventilation, and exterior lighting. Basic life safety items verify egress, stairways, and posted evacuation routes. Use alongside job hazard analysis for planning.

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