Working From Home Workstation Tutorial

How to set up a workstation at home? Check out this printable COVID-19 tutorial  now that explains to employees how to work from home the right way.

When working from home, the model Work From Home laws still apply. Just as in the office, your workstation must be set up in a way that is safe, comfortable and easy to use. A workstation that is set up incorrectly can create poor postures leading to musculoskeletal injury and eye strain. The length of time that you sit in these postures also adds to the risk for injury and health problems associated with long periods of sitting.

How do I set up a workstation at home?

What you need to do to set up a safe workstation depends on the work you do, your environment and your individual needs. You have a duty to take care for your own health and safety while working from home and must follow any reasonable policies or directions your employer gives you about setting up your homebased workstation. You should also refer to any relevant advice from the WHS regulator in your state or territory.

Unprecedented times creates a lot of uncertainty. It helps if you can learn from each other’s experiences. A way to overcome problems is by listening to other experiences and checking out this free printable Working from home Workstation that can be useful to improve your situation or to prevent and protect your organization from spreading the Coronavirus. 

Whatever the impact is for your personal life or business if your organization is temporarily closed, has changing hours and products or services, or remains open and looking for additional resources, we have you covered. Perhaps right now you do not have the time or resources to improve this part of your organization. That’s why we are offering free printable HR, health, healthcare, and other COVID-19 templates related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

The Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through aerosols/droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. Especially when those aerosols are in non-ventilated areas, they can create problems. You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose, or mouth.

This Working from home Workstation is part of a set of Coronavirus COVID-19 Template collection and they are useful resources during these difficult and uncertain times. Download it now. Stay safe!