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Offices

Let's be clear about this:  LOW risk does NOT  mean NO risk

In fact a Midlands police force recently revealed that the rate of absenteeism among its office staff is actually much higher than among officers on the beat at the sharp end! The reasons? Work-related stress and upper-limb disorders associated with use of computers and the office environment. Unfortunately this is far too typical an example of the office workplace.

SafetyWise wants to help you avoid the pitfalls of the modern working environment, and they can be avoided! Although the consequences of work-related ill-health can be more serious than injury (broken bone - six weeks off work; stress or RSI - measured in months!) they are also easier to avoid and always give warning signs. SafetyWise advisors and consultants know these warning signs and can help you to act on them.

A healthy office is a money-saving office

By working in the offices of accountants, insurance companies, training organisations and shipping companies SafetyWise has, to quote one of our clients, "Saved us enough money through reduced absences to pay for the whole service..." and that is a service that looks at all areas of potential hazard, including:

• Fire risk assessments

• Manual handling of loads

• Hazardous substances

• Display Screen Equipment

• Slips, trips and falls

• Testing electrical appliances

• and many more besides.

Call us or email now to find out how SafetyWise can help you.