Work from Home Safety Resources
Telework Australia have produced this excellent guide to telecommuting or working from home. It contains information on: Types of OH&S risks, Individual factors, Psychosocial factors, Work organisation, Work place and awkward postures, Task variability, Loads and movements, Environmental issues, Identifying home risks, Checklist of possible risks and hazards.
DOWNLOAD HERE Working from Home Checklist
Occupational Health and Safety Checklist Home Based Work
How to Work From Home
Working from Home Safety Checklist
Workcover Working from Home: A Guide to occupational health and safety rehabilitation and workers compensation requirements http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/Publications/OHS/RiskManagement/workingfromhome.htm
Home Safety Assessments
Do you or any of your Employees work from home? How safe is it? Are you given any training around safety in the home?
Does your Company have any documentation around this process?
SINA Safety Solutions now offer a service where they can visit the home office and offer a customised solution for your self and your Employees that is compliant with the relevant Occupational Health and Safety Legislation – Duty of Care .
Home Audit and Assessment
SINA visits and audits working environments at home offices to ensure that:
• Work areas are set up correctly
• Desks and chairs are chosen with good ergonomics in mind and that body posture at the desk is appropriate
• That the right equipment is being used
• That any hazards at home are identified, noted, with appropriate corrective action
• That the safety of electrical equipment is checked at least once a year
• Training is given in a few areas to assist the employee in their daily work routines
SINA Safety Solutions can create a documented system to ensure that both the Company and Employee are clear in their duty of care to ensure that they work safely in their own home environment. They work closely with you to understand your business and customise the documentation to meet your individual requirements.
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