Office and Low Risk Workplace Safety
Offices are treated as risk free, so hazards go unmanaged until someone falls, burns out or is assaulted at reception. This course covers the real risks in low hazard workplaces.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why office risk goes unmanaged
- 02Workstation ergonomics and display screen assessment
- 03Slips, trips, falls and shared circulation space
- 04Electrical safety, equipment and portable appliances
- 05Stress, workload and psychosocial risk
- 06Fire evacuation, first aid and incident response
- 07Lone working, reception security and personal safety
What you will gain
- Identify the genuine hazards in an office environment
- Assess workstation ergonomics and display screen use
- Manage slips, trips and falls in shared spaces
- Address stress, workload and psychosocial risk
- Plan evacuation and first aid provision
- Manage lone working and personal security
Who should attend
- Office and facilities managers
- Safety representatives in low hazard workplaces
- Human resources practitioners
- Administrative supervisors
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 8 to 9 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 12 to 13 Apr 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 14 to 15 Jun 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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