Working from home in some way, shape or form is normal/expected/happening, and this carries risks for employers.
What are you responsible for? How do you protect your team?
Safe Work Australia says:
PCBUs (employers) have duties under the model WHS laws to ensure workers and others are not exposed to risks to their health and safety, including when working from home. You need to be satisfied that you are able to put controls in place to eliminate or minimise the health and safety risks associated with working from home, as far as is reasonably practicable. Risk management involves identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing and regularly reviewing your control measures.
You must also consult with workers, about health and safety issues that may directly affect them. Effective consultation is important and can help you meet your WHS duty to ensure the health and safety of workers. This is because workers will often be the only person aware of the risks associated with their home working environment. You may also need their help to identify and assess the risks and identify and implement control measures.
Your responsibilities to protect your team still apply, even if you can’t see them.
Read more https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/managing-health-and-safety/working-home
