Remote Work Safety Self-Assessment Checklist

Consultant Name:

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Project Name:

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Date Completed:

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This checklist is designed to help VDC.cloud consultants working from home ensure that their remote working environment meets minimum safety standards. Please complete and return to Health & Safety team upon request or at the start of each new engagement.

1. Workstation Setup

Item	Yes	No	N/A
Desk and chair are stable and in good condition	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Monitor is positioned at eye level	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Screen is free from glare or excessive reflection	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Keyboard and mouse are within comfortable reach	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Sufficient space is available to move safely	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]

2. Environment & Lighting

Item	Yes	No	N/A
Lighting is adequate and not causing eye strain	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Room is well-ventilated and at a comfortable temperature	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Working area is free from trip hazards (e.g., cables, clutter)	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Noise levels are minimal and not disruptive to work	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]

3. Electrical Safety

Item	Yes	No	N/A
Electrical sockets are not overloaded	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Equipment (laptops, chargers, etc.) is in good working order	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
Extension cords, if used, are in good condition and not daisy-chained	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]

4. Breaks and Ergonomics

Item	Yes	No	N/A
I take regular breaks from the screen (at least every hour)	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
I stretch or walk regularly throughout the day	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
I vary my posture to avoid long periods of sitting still	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]

5. Information Security

Item	Yes	No	N/A
I use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all work systems	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
I do not leave sensitive information visible or unattended	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]
My home Wi-Fi is secured with a strong password	[ ]	[ ]	[ ]

6. Declaration

I confirm that I have reviewed my remote work environment and taken reasonable steps to maintain a safe and secure setup in line with VDC.cloud’s health and safety expectations.

Signature:

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Date:

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Return to: Health & Safety team
For questions, visit: https://vdc.cloud

This self-assessment supports VDC.cloud's commitment to consultant well-being and compliance with health and safety standards.