| Safety Tips for Managing Remote Workers |
| From our vendor partner, Baker Romero & Associates, who specialize in Workers’ Comp Insurance and Cybersecurity policies. As remote work continues to reshape how businesses operate, it’s important to consider the unique safety and risk management challenges that come with it. Protecting your team and ensuring a secure work environment doesn’t stop at the office door. We’ve identified a few key areas to enhance safety and mitigate risks for remote employees: Ergonomics: Encourage employees to set up comfortable and supportive home workstations to reduce the risk of physical strain or injury. Cybersecurity: Provide training on identifying phishing attempts and ensure devices have up-to-date security software.Clear policies: Develop remote work policies that address safety, security, and expectations for a productive work environment. Safety meetings should be established to remind all staff, including remote workers, of the importance of a safe work environment. Your workers compensation insurance carrier can also provide additional safety and risk management information to support your operations. Red Flag Tips Develop a Comprehensive Remote Work Policy – Create a written policy that details expectations, data security, and safety guidelines for remote workers. Conduct Virtual Ergonomic Assessments- Offer virtual assessments to help remote employees set up their home offices safely. Educate Employees – Inform employees about their rights and responsibilities regarding safe remote work practices. Provide Secure Technology: Equip remote workers with secure technology and resources to perform their jobs effectively and securely. For additional information, please call our office at (714) 799-1115 |
