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What office equipment must an employer provide a homeworker with?

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needtobediscreet · 09/07/2014 20:23

I'm paid employee of a charity. My
role is home based as they have no office premises in my area. It's a largely desk-based role that would otherwise be office based. When I started working in the role I was issued with a laptop, a printer and an iPhone. I currently work at my
kitchen table sat on a regular dining chair as I don't have space at home for a proper office desk and chair. But I'm getting a sore back and have a history of hand / wrist pain so know a laptop isn't ideal. I fortunately only work part time but still, I don't want to injure myself through a bad work set up.

Anyone know what my employer has to legally provide me with please? Thanks!

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Elysianfields · 09/07/2014 20:29

I think whether you work at home or at work the employer still has to comply with relevant h and s law. So work station risk assessment etc.

Mine provides laptop, docking station, separate screen and keyboard, desk, chair, cupboard and light. I have to do an on line risk assessment yearly and can ask for extra stuff if I need it like foot rest etc

chipshop · 10/07/2014 11:27

My work was rubbish too. I got a really bad neck a few months in, it was agonising and went to a sports physio, who was horrified and said they should have provided me with a suitable chair, laptop stand etc.

I emailed HR outlining what had happened and got an immediate call from health and safety person in London saying she didn't know I'd been appointed, profusive apologies. I got an office chair, laptop stand, etc couriered the next day. Got the impression they realised they were on dodgy ground.

HumpsForHalfMile · 10/07/2014 11:33

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