Working From Home Risk Assessment

(England & Wales)

Assess home workstation setup, display screen equipment, lighting, electrical safety, and mental wellbeing for remote workers.

Professionally drafted — structured following the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 for England and Wales.

Download a professionally drafted working from home risk assessment template for UK employers, also known as a home working risk assessment, remote working risk assessment, WFH DSE assessment, or homeworker health and safety checklist. Covers workstation setup, display screen equipment, seating and posture, lighting, electrical safety, fire safety, lone working, mental wellbeing, and control measures. Employers must assess risks for home workers under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992. Structured following UK health and safety requirements for England and Wales.

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Who Needs This Working From Home Risk Assessment?

Any employer, manager, or H&S officer who needs a professional, structured assessment that meets UK legal requirements.

Employers have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks for employees working from home under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992.▼ Tap below to read more

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Why You Need a Working From Home Risk Assessment

Under UK health and safety legislation, employers have a duty to manage workplace risks effectively. A professionally structured working from home risk assessment helps you meet your legal obligations and evidence your H&S due diligence.

  • Legal requirement: UK law requires employers to assess and manage workplace risks, maintaining appropriate documentation
  • HSE inspections: Inspectors can request to see your H&S documentation at any time — professional records help evidence your health and safety due diligence
  • Employee protection: Clear documentation helps protect both employees and the business
  • Insurance and liability: Proper records are essential evidence if a workplace incident leads to a claim
  • Best practice: Structured documentation helps maintain consistent standards across your organisation

This template provides a professional framework structured following Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 & Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992.

UK employers must ensure home workstations meet DSE Regulations 1992 standards, including adequate seating, screen positioning, lighting, and rest break provisions for habitual display screen users.▼ Tap below to read more

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What UK Law Requires

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 & Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 sets out employer duties regarding workplace health and safety. Key requirements include:

  • Risk assessment: Employers must assess risks and implement appropriate control measures
  • Written records: Where you employ five or more people, you must record your significant findings in writing
  • Competent advice: Employers must appoint competent persons to assist with health and safety compliance
  • Information and training: Employees must receive adequate information, instruction, training, and supervision
  • Review and update: Documentation must be reviewed regularly and updated when circumstances change

These duties apply to all employers, including the self-employed where they affect others.

Our working from home risk assessment template covers workstation ergonomics, display screen equipment, seating and posture, lighting conditions, electrical safety, fire risks, lone working considerations, mental wellbeing, and recommended control measures.▼ Tap below to read more

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What's Included in This Template

Our Working From Home Risk Assessment template includes all the sections you need for a professional, comprehensive assessment:

  • ✓ Company and workplace details
  • ✓ All relevant assessment or policy sections
  • ✓ Action points and control measures
  • ✓ Review date and responsible person
  • ✓ Sign-off and approval section
  • ✓ Professional formatting for print and PDF

Structured following Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 & Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992, ready to complete and use immediately.

⚠️ Important:

Keep completed records securely filed and accessible for HSE inspection. Review and update regularly in line with your organisation's H&S management system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a working from home risk assessment a legal requirement?

Yes. Under UK health and safety law, employers have a duty to assess risks in the workplace. Our template is structured following Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 & Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 to help you meet this requirement.

A written risk assessment is required where you employ five or more people. Even with fewer employees, carrying out and recording assessments is considered best practice.

How often should this assessment be reviewed?

Risk assessments should be reviewed regularly — at least annually, or whenever there is a significant change in the workplace, working practices, or after an incident. Our template includes a review date section to help you schedule this.

Do I need a solicitor?

No. Risk assessments are standard workplace documents. Our template is structured following Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 & Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 with clear guidance for each section.

Consider seeking professional H&S advice if your workplace involves high-risk activities or complex hazards.

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