RISK ASSESSMENT OF PREMISES FOR HOMEWORKING
TO BE COMPLETED BY HOMEWORKER AFTER RECEIPT OF SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION ON HOMEWORKING:
Name of Homeworker: ______
Address: ______
______
______Post Code: ______
REQUIRED STANDARD / GUIDANCE / MEETS STANDARDY/N - PRECAUTIONS
PREMISES
-Location does not create risks
-Premises and workroom secure
-Good home safety standards
-Lone working precautions / -See Safety Manual Guidance Note F4
-Precautions based on value of equipment/data
-Main risks trips,cuts,burns,poisons, fumes, electrics
(guidance contained in booklet ‘Safety in the Home’)
-Must be ways to get help for foreseeable emergencies
(e.g.phone-fixed/mobile, other occupants/close neighbours if suitable/reliably available)
FIRE
-Effective means of detection
-Accessible and clear escape routes
-Normal domestic fire precautions / -Consider smoke alarm(s) if visual detection unreliable
-Compliance with applicable Building Regulations
ROOM
-Approx. size (11m3 minimum):
-Dedicated or partial home use?
-Sufficient working/storage space / -(eg 2.4m x 2.0m x 2.3m high)
-Shared facilities must not require frequent movement of heavy or delicate equipment
VENTILATION
-Natural or mechanical / -Opening windows are preferable
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
-13A single phase 240V AC supply
- Mains sockets OK*
- RCD triggering at 30 mA
- Enough sockets conveniently
located / (only if SCC equipment is to be used)
-Power supply must be maintained in safe condition
(all lights on = correctly wired)
NB. Domestic RCDs usually trigger at 100 mA.
-‘Compact’ adapters are not suitable. 13 amp 4 gang
extension lead fitted with 30 mA Residual Current
Device (RCD) to be supplied for SCC equipment
*mains socket testers are available in DIY stores.
Y/N - PRECAUTIONS
LIGHTING
-Sufficient light at all working times
-Natural lighting contributes
-Suitable room lighting (state type)
-Task lighting available if necessary
-Blinds/curtains / -Must be able to see fine detail without straining eyes
-e.g. window, skylight
-e.g. pendant, striplight, tungsten, fluorescent
-e.g. desk lamp
-Must control glare etc to comply with DSE Regs.
HEATING
-Sufficient
-Safe (state type)
-Maintenance/special precautions / -Temperature should be at least 16o C
-e.g. central heating, portable fire, gas, electric, etc.
-Portable appliances require extra care
WORKSTATION
-Suitable table/desk, chair, storage
and other necessary equipment:
a) available at dwelling
b) to be provided by SCC
-Compliance with DSE Regs. / -See Safety Manual Guidance F3
-Separate display screen workstation analysis to be
undertaken (Guidance Note F3 Appendix 3)
AGREED ACTION/PROVISION BY SCC/HOMEWORKER BASED ON ABOVE ASSESSMENT:
(This section to be completed jointly by homeworker/line manager)
Line Manager (Print) ______Signature ______
Signature of homeworker ______Date ______
This form must be retained on file as a record of the risk assessment undertaken and health and safety arrangements adopted.
Guidance Note C6 Appendix 1 Page 1 of 2HSC601
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