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
An employee has said that their chair needs to be replaced because it’s more than five years old. According to them, older models don’t provide sufficient support and are likely to be the cause of
health problems. Are they right?
Published 19.05.2008
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
It seems that many businesses will continue with a model that includes at least some homeworking. If this is your plan, what are the health and safety implications?
Published 01.10.2021
According to a recent survey, poor posture and sitting for prolonged periods can cause serious back problems. How should you minimise the risks?
Published 21.05.2007
As homeworking gains in popularity, the potential health and safety pitfalls for you increase. So why not use our homeworking policy to help you establish ground rules that protect your position?
Published 31.01.2005
An article on the BBC website suggests that many homeworkers are suffering from a collection of ill-health conditions caused by prolonged working with a laptop. What problems might occur and are you
responsible for them?
Published 10.11.2020
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
With many employees working at home on a temporary basis, you may feel that you need to carry out individual risk assessments for display screen use and supply furniture or equipment. What’s actually
necessary?
Published 27.04.2020
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