It’s a common misconception that health and safety whilst working from home is the sole responsibility of the employee, when employers actually have the same health and safety responsibilities for home workers as for any other workers. This course offers advice for employers and employees on staying safe whilst working from home, including risk assessments, ergonomics, and stress management.
Learning outcomes
You will understand your responsibility for health and safety whilst working from home
You will be able to set up a safe and ergonomic workspace at home
If you are an employer, you will understand your responsibilities under UK legislation to home workers, be given advice on managing home workers, and know how to conduct a workspace assessment
Advantages of the course
According to the Health and Safety Executive, the home is the place where accidents are most likely to occur. The risks are greater when people are alone during their working hours and have no one to turn to when they have an accident or sustain an injury. This course suggests ways to minimise risks to home workers and stresses the importance of staying in regular contact, and what employers can do when they are concerned about an employee.
While many people regard working from home as a goal for overall work-life balance, those who find themselves actually doing their work from home report higher levels of stress, according to a study conducted by the United Nations. This course considers how to handle the stress of working from home, and the importance of looking after your mental health as you would your physical health.
Websites and video resources are utilised to explain safe home working
Additional activities encourage the learner to reflect on the learning
There is also suggested extra reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge
Price: £24.99
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