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A useful Home Working Checklist

Checklist Overview

The Home Working Checklist supports employees and managers in identifying hazards and confirming that home working arrangements are safe, suitable and compliant. It provides a structured way to assess common home working risks and agree any remedial actions required to protect health, safety and wellbeing.

.This checklist should be completed carefully by the employee and reviewed with their line manager to ensure appropriate controls are in place.

  • Why This Checklist Matters

    Home working introduces risks that may not be present in traditional workplaces, including poor workstation setup, environmental issues, electrical hazards and limited emergency arrangements. Without regular review, these risks can increase the likelihood of injury, ill health or accidents.

    Using a standardised checklist helps organisations:

    • Meet their ongoing duty of care
    • Demonstrate proactive risk management
    • Support employee wellbeing and safe working practices
    • Identify issues early and take proportionate action

  • Download the homeworking checklist

    This checklist should be used in conjunction with the Homeworking Toolbox Talk and reviewed if conditions, personnel or the scope of work changes.

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For deeper guidance, read our full article covering employer responsibilities, risk factors, and best practice. You can also use the Toolbox Talk to brief managers and supervisors with clear, consistent safety messages.

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