Some of the staff who would like to work from home live in houses where there is no space for a desk. What are the health and safety implications if they use their kitchen table as a desk?
If the staff are using Display Screen Equipment (DSE) at the table for a significant period each day, then the HSE regulations regarding DSE will apply. A good reference point is the HSE booklet “Working with VDUs”. If the kitchen table is for general desk use then you should be ensuring that they can be comfortable when working at the table and in all cases look to reduce the possibility of upper limb disorders. See the HSE booklet ‘Aching arms (or RSI) in small businesses’.
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