Health and Safety for Homeworkers

Learning Outcomes:
Understand the rights and benefits that all homeworkers in the UK are entitled to
Know the appropriate responsibilities and occupations that can be owned by homeworkers
Become aware of the positive and adverse health effects that exist when working from home
Learn the effects on mental health that can arise from homeworking roles
Gain an understanding of the hazards and distractions that can exist in a home-based environment
Perform a valuable risk assessment of a working area at home
Know all the legal considerations that protect both homeworkers and their employers
Understand the appropriate level of monitoring that should be in place for all homeworkers

This course is primarily designed for employers to learn the legal and ethical standards that should be in place to any homeworkers in their organisation. It is also appropriate for homeworkers themselves so that they can educate themselves to create a safe environment for home-based careers and roles.

This course has been crafted to highlight health and safety factors that must be considered by employers of homeworking staff or those that are intending to work from home for significant periods. This course applies to all the following careers:

Company managers
Team leaders
Remoter workers
Self-employed individuals

After completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, for £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, for just £15.