Program Summary
Many large organizations such as insurance, governmental and financial companies consist almost entirely of the office staff. Injuries can be just as painful, severe, and expensive when they occur to office workers as when they happen to production or construction workers. Office workers have expressed concerns about the office environment and their working conditions. These concerns are also reflected in complaints of discomfort, anxiety, irritation, and general job dissatisfaction and can be measured in terms of sick leave, absenteeism, and job turnover. It is true that the risk of an occupation-related injury to office workers is lower than the risk to employees involved in manufacturing or construction. However, office risks often go unrecognized and unmanaged. Some could eventually lead to serious injuries and property losses.