08/17/2017

How to Manage Workplace Safety Issues for Remote Employees

Reduce safety risks by creating effective policies, reporting systems

Technology has made telecommuting easier to manage, but remote work arrangements present unique safety challenges—and employers must ensure they are complying with workplace rules even for employees who don't work onsite.

Keeping remote employees safe can be challenging, mainly because they are not in a controlled workplace environment, said Chris Holbert, CEO of SecuraTrac, a company in Hermosa Beach, Calif., that develops and sells mobile health and safety solutions. He noted that remote workers usually don't have a designated office with smoke detectors, ergonomic workspaces and security protocols.

"Workplace safety for at-home workers is a somewhat amorphous topic, as it's sometimes unclear what regulatory framework applies," said Alec Beck, an attorney with FordHarrison in Minneapolis.

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