Posted By w.j. jones hi gang I wonder if anyone can help on the issues of home working, basicallly i have to do a risk assessment for a new mother who has been given permission to work from home 9baby approx 5 months). not quite sure where to start. regards

Posted By jackw. Hi, You should remember that legislation applying in the workplace also applies in the home working situation. Whilst there are a number of issues you need to consider you should pay particular attention to the DSE regs.. PC set up, working practice etc. Very few if any workers have similar space etc. at home as in the office, thus can't set up the pc etc. in a comfortable/safe way...unless of course they have a spare room to use as an office. You need to go out and check. You will also find the hse and others have published guidance on home working. Cheers

Posted By Sheila EJ Keogh You need to check whether her household insurance covers her to work from home, whether her equipment etc is covered (not h&s issue strictly, but someone has to check); regular wiring checks, check babies/children/pets can't play with cables & wires, cannot pull keyboards etc off desk and hurt themselves, check staplers etc out of reach, check home-worker has a first aid kit, and knows how to self-administer basic first aid, check for all the usual trip, posture, etc hazards, and for ventilation & lighting comforts. Also consider fire fighting equipment. If the home is becoming the workplace, all the same issues must be given the appropriate consideration. Hope this is helpful. Sheila