People work at home for a variety of reasons.
Some may telecommute to avoid a long drive. Others may work part-time before returning to the office after an illness or pregnancy. Although there are no current government regulations regarding home-based workplace safety, a few precautions can make the home office safer. The explosion of computers in the workplace is probably the No. 1 reason for the growth of home-based offices. Following a few simple guidelines can keep the computer from becoming a source of injury or illness.