Service Description: Health and Safety is about preventing people from being harmed or becoming ill at work by ensuring that the right precautions are in place and providing a satisfactory working environment. Environmental Health (IOW Council) cover offices, shops, hotels and catering, and leisure activities. Other premises are covered by the Health and Safety Executive (see weblink below).
Also known as:- External Health & Safety
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