With homeworking now becoming the norm for many office workers you need to undertake some basic checks to be sure that they are able to work safely in that environment. What questions should you ask?
Published 07.12.2020
Many businesses look set to continue with homeworking for some of their staff even once the pandemic is behind us. If you’re thinking of doing this and have not yet put in place formal arrangements,
now is the time to get it sorted.
Published 05.07.2021
An employee who works from home has sent in an expenses request to cover the cost of a £200 office chair. They purchased it to help them with a back problem. Do you have a legal duty to pay for it?
Published 09.02.2009
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health has published guidance on managing the health and safety of employees who work away from your office. What advice does it contain and is this
something you should follow?
Published 12.09.2017
A shake-up of flexible working legislation is likely to prompt more requests to work from home. How should you deal with the health and safety implications?
Published 28.08.2014
The HSE has quadrupled the amount of information on its website covering the topic of homeworking. But does it cover the tricky questions all employers have about responsibilities towards those
working from home?
Published 04.01.2022
One of your senior regional managers is now home based, so they can minimise travel between sites. However, when you stated that you needed to risk assess their house, your offer was politely
declined. Should you insist?
Published 03.12.2007
If you prepare, sell or serve food or drinks on your premises, you need to ensure that basic food hygiene standards are met and maintained. To set out your position on food safety, why not use our
new policy?
Published 12.10.2010
If you have problems in getting to grips with some of the requirements of the regulations on display screen equipment, you’re by no means alone. So why not use our policy to help you interpret them
to your best advantage?
Published 28.03.2005
As you may be aware, the police are taking a greater interest in road traffic accidents which are work-related. In order to protect yourself, why not use our Driving at Work Policy to make your
drivers aware of the standards you expect?
Published 24.10.2005