Posted By Ron Young I have read the previous threads and the IOSH technical infosheet on "homeworking" and I am now preparing to write our company policy. The H&S aspects are straight forward for the office based type of work expected and all necessary training & equipment will be supplied and maintained. However, does anyone know of cost implications other than increased rates, home insurance that may be expected at the outset by the homeworker?

Posted By Frank Cooper Ron, You may wish to consider the additional costs your homeworker will have in respect to heating, lighting and power. I know of at least one company that gives the employee an allowance for these. It all depends where the home office is going to be i.e. If it is in a garage or utility room without heating there will be an increased cost to the individual(s) concerned. If you are going to ask the homeworker for a certificate to prove the safety of their electrical installation (carried out by a competent electrician) prior to using DSE equipment then again there is a cost here. I hope this helps. Frank Cooper