RA-HS112 Working from Home
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This example risk assessment has been prepared using the
F-HS20 General Risk Assessment form template - a purpose-built template designed to focus entirely on what matters: identifying hazards, rating risk and recording controls, without any unnecessary fields getting in the way.
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Working from Home Risk Assessment
This fully completed working from home risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with home and hybrid working arrangements where employees use a home environment as their primary or secondary workplace, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Working from Home Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with working from home including;
- Musculoskeletal disorders from poor home workstation setup including unsuitable chairs, desks, and screen positions
- Electrical hazard from overloaded sockets, damaged home electrical equipment, and inadequate portable appliance testing
- Social isolation and deteriorating mental health from reduced face-to-face contact with colleagues
- Slips and trips in the home workplace from cables, floor coverings, and poor lighting in working areas
- Fire risk in the home working environment from overloaded sockets and absence of workplace fire procedures
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Home workstation display screen equipment (DSE) assessment completed and remedial action funded by employer where needed
- Employer provision or allowance for suitable home working equipment including chair, monitor, and keyboard
- Regular structured contact with manager and team to prevent isolation; awareness of mental health support
- Home working area checked for trip hazards, adequate lighting, and clear emergency exit routes
- Home fire alarm tested and working; employee briefed on home fire action and emergency contacts
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Working from Home Risk Assessment Suitable For?
This working from home risk assessment is suitable for health and safety advisers, HR managers, line managers, and any employer with employees working from home with a duty to assess risks under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.