OSHA's take on home offices draws fire By Mary Lord A man's home is his castle. But what if that palace contains his office, as it does for nearly 20 million tele-commuters and countless others who occasionally bring work home. And companies are responsible for a home worker's rickety stairs, poor lighting, or other safety violations. The advisory doesn't apply to the self-employed. At least that was how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration interpreted policy for a Texas firm in November.
Employers are already en route.
But the biggest occupational hazard for home workers isn't ergonomics, says Managing Telework author Jack Nilles. It's finding time to take a break. World Report Inc. All rights reserved.