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Hidden office hazards ad how to manage them

An office is not generally considered a dangerous work zone. With air-conditioned rooms, electric doors, tinted windows and cushioned chairs, the modern office building is an extremely comfortable place to work.

Despite this, office work environments still pose hazards to workers’ physical and mental health. They may not be obvious enough to warrant a warning sign, but they can still cause harm.

Safework have released four health hazards office workers should be aware of, and the steps you can take to manage the risks.

https://​www​.safe​work​.sa​.gov​.au/​n​e​w​s​-​a​n​d​-​a​l​e​r​t​s​/​n​e​w​s​/​n​e​w​s​/​2​0​2​3​/​h​i​d​d​e​n​-​o​f​f​i​c​e​-​h​a​z​a​r​d​s​-​a​n​d​-​h​o​w​-​t​o​-​m​a​n​a​g​e​-them

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