Work Environment

A resource when designing office layouts, completing everyday work activities, and selecting furniture and equipment. Helps employers meet their legal responsibilities in relation to health and safety. Use to eliminate, reduce and control the risk of office injuries.

Please note: this publication is currently being updated to reflect changes in legislation. Some links may be broken.

Last Updated: 19 Oct 2007 | hardcopy available soon

This brochure outlines some practical suggestions for managers to consider that will help to ensure that OH&S and injury prevention are given the attention that they require.

Last Updated: 15 January 2008 

Provides answers to frequently-asked questions about air-conditioning, and steps to follow when resolving air-conditioning issues in the workplace. Includes references to further information.

Last Updated: 3 Nov 2004 (HTML) 19 Jun 2004 (PDF)

A guide to addressing the issues which will arise in the workplace during an office closure or relocation process. It is based on a hazard management approach that aims to eliminate or reduce the risk of injuries and illness before the event.

Last Updated: 23 Aug 2004

The guide is to be used as a practical tool in assessing the effectiveness of your organisation's current risk management strategies for the prevention and management of customer aggression.

Last Updated: 11 Oct 2004 (HTML) 11 Aug 2004 (PDF)

Fact sheet outlining potential hazards when working in the heat.  

Last Updated: 7 Nov 2005

Comcare has received a number of inquiries from organisations covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (the Act) regarding security incidents involving suspect mail and possible biological contaminants in the workplace. This fact sheet provides information and advice to assist employers in the Commonwealth with these issues.

Last Updated: 23 Nov 2005

This guide provides general advice reagarding the management of eye health. It is designed to assist employers and their employees to work together to ensure a working environment that is safe and without risks. 

Last Updated: 16 Jan 2006 (HTML) 17 Jan 2006 (PDF)

This guide provides advice to employers on the potential hazards associated with work in call centres (also known as contact centres) and advice on how to manage those hazards, by giving examples of good practice.

Last Updated: 1 Jan 2006