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<p>Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, all employers are under a duty
to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at
work of all their employees. This duty extends to those working from home, either
temporarily or permanently.</p><p> </p><p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has
published guidance on its website for employers and home workers (<a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/workers/home.htm"
target="_blank">https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/workers/home.htm</a>). The guidance
covers all workers who work from home and includes information on working alone, working
without supervision, ways to keep in touch and guidance on mental health, stress and
wellbeing. It also covers practical guidance on setting up workstations, display screen
equipment (DSE) and how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.</p><p> </p><p>The DSE
guidance is intended to provide a flexible, proportionate and pragmatic approach for
employers and employees on managing low-risk activities during a time when the Government
advice is for people to work from home where it is possible to do so.</p><p> </p><p>The
HSE guidance emphasises the need for employers to keep health and safety arrangements
for home working under review.</p>
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