I'm in the process of reviewing our policy on home workers. In our organisation, employees who generally work from home are sales account managers who go out visiting customer sites but will do most of their admin work at home one or two days a week. So we're looking at introducing a self-assessment checklist that covers DSE, electrical safety, and lone working aspects, that is then signed off by a Line Manager. Before I put anything in place, I'd be very interested in hearing about what other companies have in place? For example, do other companies include a home visit? Thanks

The ergonomic guidance on these websites is well researched and well-written: http://www.insight.bt.co...FURL_fitformobileworking http://www.unison.org.uk/file/4095.pdf

About a third of our staff are 'occasional' home workers and 1 or 2 are full-time home workers. Our staff handbook requires that they ensure the work area is safe for the prupose (we provide office furniture etc. where necessary and ICT equipment etc.). Their line managers are required to arrange periodic home visits to ensure all is well: these are recommended on first appointment and once a year subsequently. Home workers are asked to complete relevant risk assessments based on the model we use for the main offices.