Working From Home
The University of Melbourne supports flexible work arrangements for its staff. Some staff members have the opportunity to work from home and so suitable working arrangements must be made.
Human Resources policy Categories of Individuals Providing Service or Services to the University (UOM0103): 12. Home Based Work for Professional Staff outlines the process that is required if a staff member wishes to work from home. Environment, Health & Safety requirements are:
- Compliance with University EH&S policy is required at all times - refer to EHS Policy & Procedure
- The staff member must notify the University of any accident, injury or near miss as a result of carrying out duties necessary to fulfil the requirements of the position. Instructions for Incident Reporting are available from http://www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/ehs/ehs/incidentreporting/
- A designated area in the home must be established as the Work Site, and a Work Station assessment must be completed and assessed as satisfactory as soon as the Work Site is established and before commencement of work.
- Work Site Assessment: use the Office/General Area Workplace Inspection Checklist
- Home-based Workstation Assessment Checklist [.pdf]
- The Department will arrange and pay for a suitably qualified nominee or an independent contractor to conduct the assessment. Advice on employing an independent contractor is available from the Environment Health & Safety Unit.