Working from Home, Work Health & Safety Checklist 2020

Yes

No

A communications procedure has been established to ensure regular contact between both the employee and manager and other team members as relevant.

Telephone or other communication devices are readily available to allow effective communication in an emergency

Emergency contact numbers and details are known

i.e. 000 Ambulance, Fire or Police

Employee knows who to report any work-related injury, accident or illness

  Electrical  

Yes

No

Power outlets are not overloaded with double adapters and excessive power boards.

Any power boards used have individual isolating switches on them

Earth leakage circuit and surge protection is in place for work related equipment

Electrical cords can be safely stowed and/or tided together.

Electrical equipment is free from any obvious external damage - no visible loose wires etc

Connectors, plugs and outlet sockets are in safe working order with no loose wires or fittings

Electrical Equipment used for work is properly tagged and tested

  Emergency Exit  

Yes

No

The path from the work area to an outside exit is reasonably direct

The path from the work area to the nearest outside exit is free of obstructions or trip hazards to allow unimpeded passage.

  Environmental Conditions  

Yes

No

Lighting is adequate for the tasks being performed.

Glare and reflection can be controlled

The floor of the work area is level and there is limited use of mats/rugs

Ventilation and room temperature can be controlled, regardless of season

There is no excessive noise affecting the work area

Walkways are clear of clutter and trip hazards such as trailing electrical cords

The work area is segregated from other hazards in the home - ie hot cooking surfaces in the kitchen

The work area and surrounds are a Non-Smoking Environment

  Safety Equipment & Security Checklist  

Yes

No

The work area contains a first aid kit

A smoke detector is installed in/near the work area and is working

Security is sufficient to prevent unauthorised entry (there is a lock on the door)

Company documents and information can be secured safely (ie a lockable cabinet)

Company documents and information can be disposed of securely.

  Work Surface  

Yes

No

There is adequate leg space under the workstation or table

A footrest is available if needed

There are no sharp contact points on the workstation or other equipment

From the seated position, the most frequently used items are within easy reach

  Keyboard & Mouse  

Yes

No

Keyboard position is flat

Keyboard to user distance allows user to relax shoulders with elbows close to the body.

Mouse is placed directly next to the keyboard

Mouse is at the same level as the keyboard

  Monitor  

Yes

No

Monitor and keyboard are placed directly and symmetrically in front of user.

Monitor is positioned to avoid glare

Viewing distance is between 350mm - 750mm

Monitor height is adjusted so that the top of the screen is at or slightly lower than eye level (may need to be lower where bifocals are used).

  Physical Demands of Tasks  

Yes

No

Safe posture is adopted

Any lifting, pushing or carrying type task is well within physical capacity

  Work Practices 

Yes

No

Wrists are kept straight and not supported on any surface while typing

Sitting posture is upright or slightly reclined, with lower back supported.

Long periods of continuous activity are broken by performing other tasks, changing position, standing up and stretching

Repetitive actions are not continued for long periods without appropriate breaks.   Breaks should be taken after every 30mins of keyboarding, including standing at least once per hour.

  Individual Factors  

Yes

No

Arrangements are in place for a person(s) other than the employee to care for persons dependent on the employee during the employee’s ordinary hours of duty

The employee’s fitness and health is suitable to the tasks to be undertaken

Any special needs to ensure health and safety has been advised to your manager.

A process is in place for the prompt reporting of incidents, hazards or near misses.