Am a newly registered person to this site though did used to frequently and enjoy the various discussions. Am now after help.

I am not sure what specialist or advisor to search for - we need someone to assess our office from a lighting, ventilation, printer emission and general wellbeing point of view. Where I used to work I know we had someone come out and assess desk location, VDU use etc but I can't think what sort of adviser we need? Any suggestions of what to put in the "search" box and qualifications/memberships I should be looking for gratefully received.

Thank you.

Lamdawn,
PM me your email address and i can send you a workstation self assessment and a brief guidance sheet.
Kevin

Do you actually have (or suspect) a particular problem? Do the offices look unpleasant or dodgy in some way? If not, realistically what do you want from such 'checks'?

Many organisations use a basic checklist (as someone has provided) for office managers, and then deal with problems IF and when they may arise. Risks are low. See also the HSE example risk assessment for offices.

Most safety practitioners - I am assuming you are not one - should be able to give basic feedback on workstation set-ups, which includes an element of lighting, etc. Personally I am sceptical as to the actual value of these in most well-run office environments. Fire safety would be my priority in the absence of any actual ergonomic problem.