Remote / Working from Home
Today many businesses provide flexible working patterns hybrid working.
A home Risk Assessment should Include:
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Stress evaluation
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Use of computers and laptops safely
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Their working environment
Risk Assessment Evaluation
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Make sure workers have a healthy and safe environment to work in
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Provide advice and guidance on their home working set up
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Use Questionnaires or Self-Assessment Tools
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Assess the type of work they will be doing and for how long
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If necessary put control measures to protect them and practical ways to do this
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Maintain future contact via phone or zoom
Stress Evaluation
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Regular calls
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Review how work is being done
Work Life Balance
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Assess work breaks/annual leave
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Assess their stress levels
Using Computers /Laptops safely
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DSE Assessment
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Fill out questionnaire after suitable training
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Assessment should cover
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Posture
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Equipment
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Breaks
DSE Assessment
Workers can complete a self-assessment provided they have been given suitable training.
Where they use DSE in the home and office, your assessments should cover both situations.
You should ensure:
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home workers can achieve a comfortable, sustainable posture while working with DSE
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any equipment provided is safe and suitable for use
Use your DSE assessments to help you decide what is needed for your own workers’ situations and circumstances