Typical hazards
- Ergonomics
- Fire and evacuation
- Slips and trips
- Stress and fatigue
- Visitor access
Common documents required
- Office risk assessment
- Evacuation plan
- Inspection checklist
- First aid arrangements
- Training records
Relevant training
ERGOTRAC, EVACTRAC, FIRSTRAC, HASREP, INDUCTOR.
Relevant inspections
- Workstations
- Emergency exits
- First aid boxes
- Housekeeping
- Electrical leads
Common audit evidence
Office OHS should be simple, visible and easy to update when teams, layouts or emergency arrangements change.
What usually triggers the enquiry
- Office emergency, first aid or evacuation records need order.
- Ergonomic discomfort or remote/hybrid work concerns are raised.
- Visitor or contractor controls need basic documentation.
Documents commonly requested by clients
- Office risk assessment
- Evacuation plan
- Inspection checklist
- First aid arrangements
- Training records
Training matrix starter for this sector
| ERGOTRAC | Ergonomics Awareness and Regulations |
|---|---|
| EVACTRAC | Evacuation Planner / Marshal |
| FIRSTRAC | Level 1 First Aid |
| HASREP | SHE Representative Rights and Responsibilities |
| INDUCTOR | Health and Safety Awareness |
Inspection checklist for this sector
- Workstations
- Emergency exits
- First aid boxes
- Housekeeping
- Electrical leads
Common audit failures
- Emergency plans not updated after layout changes.
- First aid appointments or boxes not checked.
- Ergonomic issues not reviewed.
- Visitor and contractor access not controlled.
Recommended service bundle
Office risk review, evacuation readiness, first aid evidence, ergonomics awareness and inspection checklist.
Sector workflow
- Emergency planning
- Evacuation
- First aid
- Ergonomics
- Visitor control
- Contractor control
- Incident reporting
- Remote or hybrid worker considerations
Related services
Workplace Inspections South Africa, OHS Compliance Audits and Legal Compliance Training are common starting points for this sector.