Keeping your employees safe and healthy is your responsibility as a business owner and there are a lot of ways to do that. Providing them with great health insurance and keeping on top of health and safety, for example, are both key. But you also need to look at your office space and make sure that there are no hidden problems that could put you and your team at risk.

Regular checkups are a great way to pick up on problems and prevent them before they become a hazard. These are the office checks that you should conduct at least once a year. 

Electrical Systems

Faulty electrical systems can cause some serious damage to your office and could even lead to fatal injuries.

Look into all of your plug sockets and power outlets. If you see any signs of overheating, replace the fuse, unplug it or switch off power to that outlet. Look at the cords and make sure there is no damage and that they aren’t overloaded with plugs – don’t allow too many appliances to be plugged in together if possible.

If you have a lot of equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, printers, etc., it’s worth asking an electrician about surge protectors and having them installed throughout your office space. 

Aside from your own checks, you should also have the electrical systems checked by a professional so they can sign it off as safe.

Fire Prevention Systems

Fire prevention systems are absolutely essential to your safety in the office. If a fire breaks out and the sprinklers fail to come on properly, the consequences are very serious. Not only are people in danger, but you’ll also do a lot of damage to your office. So, make sure you have fire suppression inspections on a regular basis to make sure everything is in good working order. You can’t afford to take any chances here because a fire can be devastating to your business.

Air Quality

Air quality in your office is very important. Not only should you be concerned about the air that your employees are breathing, but also the air quality of any meeting rooms or other rooms where customers are being hosted.

You will find many products on the market to purify the air and make sure it’s fresh and clean for everyone, but if there are any serious problems with the air quality you’ll need to call in a professional to get them resolved.

And of course, don’t forget to regularly check all of your heating units, vents, and air conditioning units too. They’re vital parts of keeping your team happy and healthy at work.

Furniture

Poor quality or broken furniture can lead to a lot of back problems for your employees. They won’t be able to work productively if they are uncomfortable either. So, you need to make sure that you check all of your office chairs and desks on a regular basis and replace any that aren’t up to scratch. 

If you make these regular office health checks every single year, you can always make sure that you have a safe working environment for your team.