Working from home is now kinda normal, but as an employer what do you need to be aware of?
What are you responsible for? How do you protect your team? What support or equipment might they need?
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.
Your responsibilities to protect your team still apply, even if you can’t see them.
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