Work From Home Risk Assessments

Has your organization conducted a work from home employee risk assessment?

According to Upwork, by 2025, an estimated 32.6 million Americans will be working remotely, which equates to about 22% of the workforce, an increase of 16.8 million people from pre-pandemic rates.

Why it matters?

Courts have ruled that employees working from home are entitled to compensation for any medical expense or lost wages. Courts have found it irrelevant that a company has limited control over an employee’s home environment as it pertains to workers compensation claims.
Courts have stated that the risks workers face while at home are hazards of their employment.

What could be the impact to your organization?

Injury Type: Average Settlement

• Moderate Foot Injury: $23,000 to $60,000
• Moderate Head Injury: $30,000 to $60,000
• Moderate Eye Injury: $23,000 to $48,000
• Back Injury: $20,000 to $25,000
• Moderate Knee Injury: $22,000 to $33,000
• Neck Injury: $56,000 +
• Average Injury: $42,000

What is CCC’s unique solution?

• Perform audits/reviews of an employee’s home work environment to help eliminate hazards.
• Virtual/Remotely
• In person
• Document findings and provide recommendations to prevent risks. Documentation will be helpful to reduce financial exposure and assist in any future litigation.
• Audit Focus Areas
• Home Safety/Security
• Fire Prevention
• Disaster Preparedness
• HIPAA/Privacy
• Ergonomics