A Work From Home Risk Assessment is essential for protecting employee health and ensuring legal compliance when staff work remotely. Under UK health and safety legislation, employers have the same duty of care for home workers as they do for office-based staff. A structured assessment helps identify hazards, reduce risk, and support long-term wellbeing.

Remote working can increase the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), eye strain, and fatigue if workstations are poorly set up. A proper home working risk assessment reviews the employee’s desk, chair, screen height, keyboard and mouse use, and overall posture. Screens should be positioned at eye level, chairs should provide adequate lumbar support, and desks should allow the forearms to rest comfortably while typing.