Table of Contents
Section I
Planning Telework
- Introduction
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Teleworking
- Before You Start
- Managing or Supervising Telework
Section II
Overview of Roles and Responsibilities Under Health and Safety Legislation
- Basic Principles of Health and Safety Legislation
- Background: Health and Safety Legislation in Canada
- Responsibilities Under Health and Safety Legislation
- Employer Responsibilities
- Supervisor Responsibilities
- Employee Responsibilities
- Employee Rights
- Health and Safety Committee Responsibilities
- Enforcement and Penalties for Non-compliance (general)
- Criminalization of Occupational Health and Safety Offences
Section III
Preparing for Telework
- Self Assessment for the Teleworker
- Sample Agreements Between the Teleworker and Employer
- Putting it all together – a "Before You Start" Telework Checklist
Section IV
When Working From Home
- Your Occupational Health and Safety
- Making Telework Work for You
- Staying Connected with the Office
- Balance Between Work and Family Life
Section V
Your Health and Safety
- Employer’s Responsibility for Teleworkers Health and Safety
- Workstation Ergonomics
- Symptoms of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
- Three Stages of WMSD
- Preventative Measures to Control WMSDs
- Work Station Design
- Work Surface
- Chair
- Workstation Layout
- Using a Laptop Computer
- Working at Various Workstations/"Hotelling"
- Work Organization
- Manual Material Handling (Lifting, Pushing/Pulling, etc.)
Section VI
Other Health and Safety Concerns and Preventive Measures
- General Work Environment
- Personal Safety and Security
- Potential Safety Hazards in Home Offices
- Electrical Safety
- Housekeeping
- Safety When Driving
Section VII
Appendices
Section VIII
Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
Section IX
Information Sources