Abstract

Safety and health issues in virtual offices are part of progressive telecommuting programs. Telecommuting agreements between employers and employees typically include clauses related to keeping the workspace free from hazards, conditions to clarify employer liability for injuries and illnesses and mechanisms for the employee to report them. In practice, employers are not providing all of the tools, training and follow-up needed to offer complete programs. This chapter provides a set of tools and implementation strategies to help employers reduce safety and health risks in the virtual office.