Employees also have health and safety obligations to minimise risks when working from home, including:
following procedures about how work is performed
keeping work equipment in good working order
using equipment provided by the workplace as per the instructions given
maintaining a safe work environment, such having a designated work area, moving furniture to ensure comfortable access, providing adequate lighting and ventilation, repairing any uneven surfaces or removing trip hazards
managing their own in-house safety, such as maintaining electrical equipment and installing and maintaining smoke alarms
notifying the employer about risks or potential risks and hazards
reporting any changes that may affect their health and safety when working from home.