Children and Young People’s Services

Risk Assessment and checklist for home working

(To be reviewed annually)

Property / Yes / No
Line manager has details of location and contact details for you ?
Have you checked any restrictions on working from home with your home insurance company/mortgage lender/ landlord etc?
Are there any hazards that would affect the delivery/ collection/ storage of company-related materials/ equipment?
Comments
Fire / Yes / No
Is the work area tidy?
Are work-related waste materials regularly removedfrom the area and disposed of correctly (eg. confidential waste / waste paper ?
Are exit routes clear?
Is a smoke alarm fitted?
Comments
Work Related Electrical Equipment / Yes / No
Is portable equipment (eg. laptop) provided by RMBC ?
Will you be using your own PC ?
Do you agree to regularly check equipment and installations for obvious signs of damage ?
Are you aware of any problems/defects with electrical equipment/supply?
Is there any obvious damage to leads/plugs?
Comments
Employee’s Name:
Slips/Trips/Falls / Yes / No
Floor coverings sound?
Are walkways clear of tripping hazards e.g. Trailing cables?
Comments
Working Environment / Yes / No
Is there sufficient space to do the work safely?
Is the temperature adequate? Are there means of cooling/heating in place?
Is the ventilation adequate? Can windows be opened easily?
Does the work area have adequate lighting ? (this will also have been addressed in your DSE checklist)
Does the work activity pose any risk to any other people in the household?
Comments

Manual Handling

/ Yes / No
Have you completed any necessary training?
Do you carry out manual handling activities ?
Do you have access to the generic risk assessment andGuidelines if necessary ?
Comments
Computer Use / Yes / No
Have you been issued with / can access generic Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Guidance Notes?
Have you completed a DSE assessmentchecklist ?
Have any issues been raised with your line manager in relation to using your PC / work station ?
Comments
Working Alone / Yes / No
Have you read and understand the provisions in place for Lone Working ?
Do you have any personal security devices (alarms) ?
Do you carry a mobile telephone / have a land line ?
Comments
Accidents/First Aid / Yes / No
Do you know the procedure for reporting any accidents, incidents or work-related illnesses?
Comments
Security / Yes / No
Is the house secured by suitable means?
Are all accessible windows secured by window locks?
Comments
Please detail any other comments / concerns you have regarding your working environment:
What to do when you have completed the form:
When you have completed this risk assessment please sign and date the form and hand this to your line manager.
Employee signature:
Date:
Section / Department:
Line Managers approval for home working.
Line Managers Signature:
Date:
Comments:
Annual review date: