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Creating a Safe Working Environment for Homeworkers

The biggest change in working environments in very recent years has been the increase in working from home.

As homeworking offers greater flexibility, helps cut costs and fosters a better work-life balance for employees, its has gained popularity.

Working from home however, can also present many challenges. It requires effective planning and management if it is to work successfully.

During the pandemic the Health and Safety Executive had previously advised that workstation assessments were not needed for those working temporarily from home. This position has now changed.

For any homeworkers using display screen equipment (DSE), whether full-time or part-time, employers must ensure that homeworkers complete a DSE assessment of their working environment and any required actions taken. This may include providing suitable IT equipment should as laptops and workstation furniture.

Further guidance can be found here.

It is also good practice to ensure that a "homeworking" health and safety assessment is completed as this may help safeguard the employer from a future work related injury.

For more information and advice about protecting your workforce please contact Nigel Kennedy on 07951 120328 or email nkennedy@reesastley.co.uk

 

 

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