Occupational Health and Safety (OHAS) Issues of Home Based Workers

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Working from home has become an increasingly popular option for both employers and employees nowadays. However, there are several issues that need to be considered before an individual changes his / her career option and implements home based career arrangements.

The home based career arrangements are nothing but the extension of the workplace, hence occupational health and safety (OHAS) issues should be taken under serious consideration. This implies that the employers must take the basic safety issues under effect, which are:

• Does the working space have sufficient light and ventilation?

• Does the working place have a calming environment?

It is important that your employer must verify whether your home based working arrangement passes the OHAS test successfully before you are allowed to work from your home. If not, your employer might be responsible for any injuries that will be occurred during your working hours.

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