Awareness of Home Working

Working from home has become increasingly common, but it brings its own set of health, safety, and wellbeing considerations. This Highfield e-learning course provides employees with the knowledge and guidance they need to work safely and productively from home.

The course is suitable for all staff who work remotely, either full-time or as part of hybrid arrangements, and helps employers meet their duty of care responsibilities.

Key topics include:

– Health and safety responsibilities for home workers and employers
– Setting up a safe and comfortable home workstation
– Display Screen Equipment (DSE) awareness and posture
– Managing working hours, breaks, and avoiding isolation
– Cybersecurity and safe handling of work information at home
– Balancing productivity and wellbeing while working remotely

By completing this course, learners will gain the tools to create a safe, secure, and healthy home working environment.