Inspection
Do you have any flu symptoms such as headaches, running nose, sore throat, cough or fever?
Has anyone in your home travelled overseas in the past two weeks?
Do you have hand sanitizer and hand soap on hand?
How would you describe your home office
During the work day, are you likely to be distracted by others in the home?
Is there anything that can be done to improve your working from home environment?
Do you have a desk or table to work from?
Is your chair set up correctly? Is your lower back supported and are your feet flat on the floor?
Do you have enough surface space on your desk to work comfortably?
Are your keyboard and mouse clean and within easy reach, without having to stretch?
Can you easily reach everything that you need without twisting and straining your upper body?
Is your display screen clean and positioned so there is no glare from a window or light?
Is your display screen level with your eyes so it doesn’t cause discomfort to your neck or head?
Do you sit with a good posture or are you hunched over the desk?
Are you able to carry out regular stretches at your desk to avoid stiff or sore muscles?
Do you have easy access to first aid equipment if required?
Do you have a window or long distance view to look at every 15 minutes to give your short sighted muscles a rest?
Do you know the name and number of a manager or supervisor who you can get in touch with easily?
Do you have a system for regularly ‘checking in’ with your employer if you are not visibly online each day?
Is your home kept secure whilst you’re working there?
Are important files and laptops kept locked away securely when not in use?
