Australian Government - Comcare

Virtual Office - A web-based tool to identify office hazards hazards room by room, with practical ideas for eliminating & controlling hazards

Comcare OHS Hotline - Phone 1300 366 979
 or email our OHS help section at ohs.help@comcare.gov.au

The virtual office is a web-based tool that provides a range of information on most office-based hazards. Whilst this list is a sample range only, it reinforces the need to use a risk management approach when identifying and controlling office based hazards. 

Virtual office includes easy to navigate links to occupational health and safety (OHS) regulatory and guidance material for Commonwealth agencies that may be used in the development of OHS policies and procedures.

Enter into the virtual office in three easy steps.

  1. Click on the desired room.
  2. Click on each object for checklists of associated hazards and possible solutions.
  3. Click on the links for more information under these headings on the topic pages.

icons_act The Act
The Act sets out the objects and core elements of the Commonwealth OHS regulatory framework and imposes mandatory obligations on duty holders (as defined in the Act) to comply with the general duties.

Regulations Regulations
Regulations specify mandatory requirements to be met by employers and others.

Approved Codes of Practice
Approved Codes of Practice provide practical guidance, on certain issues, to employers and others on how to meet the requirements described in regulations, and fulfil the duty of care obligations specified in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991.

Comcare Guidance Material
This section provides links to Comcare publications that offer information and advice to employers and employees on relevant OHS issues.

Other Guidance Material
This section provides references to relevant material.

IT'S ALL NEW - AND NOW IT'S INTERACTIVE
By providing the opportunity for you to contribute your solutions for dealing with office based hazards, Virtual Office aims to allow you to share your experiences with other visitors to this website.

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Wherever you see this sign, click to email your contribution to Virtual Office, and help us make it work for all who are interested in finding better solutions for office hazards.

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Page last updated:June 23, 2008