Electricity is not something to be toyed with, and while most understand that, there are dangers in every office that should be checked.

Over Used Outlets
With the advent of extension cords and power strips, it just gets easier to add devices that ultimately come from a single outlet. Unfortunately, if one has a number of power strips daisy chained or a packed power strip with every device on simultaneously, this is an indication of an extreme danger. Or if some form of outlet multiplying device is used, again danger. The safe solution is to have an electrician add outlets in areas where additional power is needed. An electrician will add power while providing protection by adding circuits and breakers as needed.

Small Space Heaters
Everyone wants their office space to be comfortable, but using a small space heater could be dangerous. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has space heaters causing 20,000 fires annually. Keeping a space heater under a desk is probably the worst thing someone could do with a space heater. Electric space heaters must be kept in an open area, turned off when no being supervised, and should only be purchased with a safety laboratory tested certification. Definitely do not use with an extension cord or power strip. Paper and clothing should be kept far away from a heater. So, with all these restrictions it may be better to not use a space heater for an office and find other ways to stay comfortable at work.

Stay Safe
Many people will be cautious at home with smoke detectors, but assume someone else is taking care of things at work. Even the presence of a water sprinkler system can bring a sense of false security. Having smoke detectors at work can help prevent fire damage and water damage from sprinkler systems by catching fires before they start or when they are small. Each state will have regulations for fire extinguishers throughout the work place. Make sure you know where they are, that they are rated for an electrical fire (Class C fire extinguishers), and you know how to use one.