Service Description: The Isle of Wight Council carries out regular inspections on local businesses and business premises to ensure that health and safety legislation is complied with, and that safe and healthy working conditions are provided for all employees and visitors.
Answer: Most of the Regulations made under the Health and Safety at Work Act apply to homeworkers as well as to employees working at an employer's workplace. Employers are required to do a risk assessment of the work activities carried outy by homeworkers. Further information can be obtained from the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) web site via the related link: - Related Link