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One thing I've been wondering about is RSI liability with WFH. Some companies spend a significant amount on workplace ergonomics to prevent/manage RSI. WFH, tho
by akeck 6y ago
One thing I've been wondering about is RSI liability with WFH. Some companies spend a significant amount on workplace ergonomics to prevent/manage RSI. WFH, though, is a much less controlled environment. E.g., a particular worker may not have the physical space for the recommended special equipment.
RSI: Repetitive Strain Injury
- pyrophane 6y agoWhile that may be true of some companies, it has not bee my experience. In most of my jobs if I had an ergonomic setup it was because I took responsibility for it myself and asked for all the things I needed to make it happen.
- Vrondi 6y agoSince you are otherwise liable for the safety of your own home (if you own it), then this should be no different. You're responsible for your own bed/couch/etc's ergonomics, and also for your own home office. Like, it's your house.
- strawberrypuree 6y agoThe OSH Act applies to work performed by an employee in any workplace within the United States, including a workplace located in the employee's home. [0] [0]https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/1999-11-15 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/1999-...