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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
At a recent conference, Lord Young, who is currently reviewing health and safety for the Conservative Party, described the process of completing a risk assessment for those who work at home as
nonsense. Does his opinion count?
Published 23.04.2010