Does the WHS Act apply to workers who are mobile and/or working from home? (Answer)
The WHS Act defines ‘workplace’ broadly to mean a place where work is carried out for a business or undertaking. The definition of a workplace has been reviewed to include a place where work is performed from time-to-time. Based on this definition, if a worker performs work on behalf of the PCBU from their home, then their home may be considered to be a place of work as the PCBU’s duty of care extends to any area where work activities are carried out. The PCBU must do everything that is reasonably practicable to ensure the health and safety of these workers by adopting a risk management approach to the work activity and work environment