Do I also have to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act when working from home?

Yes, the Occupational Health and Safety Act also applies in the home office and presents companies with the challenge of ensuring the safety and health of employees in the home working environment.

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• Requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act also in the home office
• Specific challenges and solutions for occupational health and safety in the home office
• How sam® supports companies in meeting health and safety requirements when working from home

Home office – legal basis and obligations

In recent years, working from home has increased significantly, which raises questions for many companies regarding the application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in this context. The short answer is: Yes, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ArbSchG) also applies to working from home. Companies are obliged to ensure the health and safety of employees in all workplaces, including the domestic working environment. This presents employers with new challenges, but also offers the opportunity to implement modern occupational health and safety solutions.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act forms the legal basis for the safety and health protection of employees at work. It obliges employers to assess hazards, take preventive measures and review these regularly. These obligations apply regardless of where the work is performed, i.e. even when working from home.

Implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the home office

• Risk assessment: Risk assessments must also be carried out for employees working from home. Special aspects such as ergonomic workplace design, technical equipment and mental stress must be taken into account.
• Occupational safety measures: Suitable protective measures must be taken based on the risk assessment. This includes, for example, providing ergonomic furniture, ensuring adequate lighting and instructing employees on healthy working from home.
• Training and communication: Employers must ensure that all employees are informed and trained on relevant health and safety topics, even when working from home. Digital solutions such as e-learning platforms or webinars are particularly suitable for this.

Role of occupational health and safety software

Modern occupational health and safety software such as sam® from secova can help companies to fulfill their obligations effectively, even when working from home. The software enables risk assessments to be carried out digitally, measures to be documented and employee training to be organized. It also facilitates communication and the exchange of information with employees working from home.

 

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