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sandiebrand  
#1 Posted : 16 October 2014 09:21:00(UTC)
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sandiebrand

Hi there. I work for a small company with 7 desk based home working employees spread over a large geographic area. The only equipment we supply are PCs/laptops/mobile phones and/or tablets and printers. I'm trying to find out if we need to PAT test equipment or if risk assessments are sufficient and can an employees carry out their own risk assessment. I currently pay for eye tests due to VDU use. I think we'd realistically be looking at complying with regulations rather than best practice given the small number of people and how far someone would have to travel to visit each home. Thank you
imwaldra  
#2 Posted : 16 October 2014 10:18:07(UTC)
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imwaldra

I realise you say you are thinking about minimal compliance rather than good practice - but have you viewed the IOSH Guide on homeworking? It's available via the 'Books & resources' tab above, though a search doesn't reveal it. The title is 'Out of sight, out of mind?'

It will help with some of your queries.
sandiebrand  
#3 Posted : 16 October 2014 10:53:25(UTC)
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sandiebrand

Thank you imwaldra - printing this doc out as I type - at a first glance looks like just what I need
aud  
#4 Posted : 16 October 2014 12:44:18(UTC)
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aud

Sadie see PM.
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