Homeworker Awareness
Homeworker Awareness is a working from home health and safety course. The course provides homeworkers with practical tips on managing risks such as ergonomics, manual handling, mental wellbeing and more.
In today’s flexible working environment, ensuring the health and safety of homeworkers is essential. Whether employees work from home occasionally, as part of a flexible working arrangement, or full-time, this course provides them with the knowledge to stay safe and well.
Employers are responsible for protecting their employees, regardless of where they work, and this training supports employers to fulfil their legal responsibilities.
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Homeworker Awareness
Homeworker awareness is an essential, in-depth course that supports staff in understanding the health and safety responsibilities of remote working and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and standards.
£25
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Who should take this course?
Health and safety working from home training is for all employees in an organisation who may work from home.
Course duration
Homeworker Awareness takes approximately 25 – 30 minutes to complete.
Course aims
By the end of Homeworker Awareness, participants will:
- Understand an employer’s and employee’s health and safety responsibilities regarding working from home.
- Recognise common hazards associated with home working.
- Know how to take suitable precautions to mitigate the risks of home working.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Working from home health and safety course – benefits
- Provides practical guidance on common hazards faced by homeworkers, accident reporting procedures, and fist aid measures, fostering a safer remote working environment.
- Supports employers to meet their legal health and safety responsibilities for homeworkers.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Developed by qualified and experienced health and safety professionals with many years of experience in delivering training solutions.
- Homeworker Awareness can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course Overview
Introduction
What should be covered in an organisation’s homeworker policy, with an overview of what to consider as a homeworker and an employer’s and employee’s health and safety responsibilities.
Accidents and near miss reporting
The importance of reporting accidents and near misses that happen at home. How to report accidents and near misses.
First aid
What you should do if you suffer an injury whilst working at home, including the procedures to follow.
Insurance
Insurance considerations when working from home.
Cyber risks
Different types of cyber risks including hacking, phishing, malware, spam, trojan and viruses.
Practical ways homeworkers can reduce cyber security risks, particularly considering email attachments, password security and use of external devices.
Common hazards
Different types of cyber risks including hacking, phishing, malware, spam, trojan and viruses.
A detailed look at the common hazards faced by homeworkers and how to mitigate the risks associated with each one.
Hazards include:
- Ergonomics and workstation layout
- Slips trips and falls
- Fire safety and emergency
- Electrical safety
- Manual handling and safe storage
- Visitors and meetings
Stress and isolation.
Start your learning adventure
Our offering provides three options for learning, catering to diverse preferences and needs. Whether you prefer the flexibility of eLearning, the immersive experience of virtual classes, or the in-person interaction of traditional learning, we have you covered. With our range of learning options, you can choose the method that suits your lifestyle and learning style best.
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eLearning
- Fully interactive – online learning
- Certified training – created by experts
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Virtual Learning
- Flexibility – complete at your own pace
- Bespoke – can be fully tailored to your needs
- Led by highly qualified experts
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Classroom Learning
- Collaboration – train alongside your colleagues
- Time-efficient – complete learning at your premises
- Team building opportunity
FAQs
How does this course address mental wellbeing and isolation issues commonly faced by homeworkers?
Homeworker Awareness includes specific sections on managing stress and mental wellbeing, with practical tips for overcoming feelings of isolation and maintaining mental health while working remotely.
Is this course suitable for employees who only occasionally work from home?
Yes, the course covers essential health and safety aspects for all levels of homeworking, whether occasional or full-time, to ensure employees are safe whenever they work remotely.
Can this course be customised to reflect our specific organisational policies?
The course can be tailored to include company-specific policies and procedures, ensuring that it aligns with your organisation’s unique requirements and safety standards.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
How is it delivered?
Working from home health and safety training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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