Before you start working, remember:

• Only work remotely if you have been designated to do so by your employer.
• Make sure you have the appropriate qualifications, up-to-date health and safety training, and medical examinations.
• Confirm that you have read the occupational risk assessment and these instructions.
• Pregnant women may not work at a computer for more than 8 hours a day – after 50 minutes of work, a 10-minute break must be taken.

BEFORE STARTING WORK:

• Check that your workstation meets safety and ergonomic requirements (according to the checklist).
• If any requirement is not met, do not start work.
• Ensure adequate lighting (natural or artificial), avoid reflections and glare on the screen.
• Check the condition of wires and cables—they must not be damaged or tangled.

WHILE WORKING:

• Work in a comfortable, ergonomic position—back straight, legs supported, wrists supported.
• Maintain a room temperature of at least +18°C.
• Take a 5-minute break after every hour of working at the computer.
• Keep your desk and work area tidy.
• If recommended by your doctor, wear corrective glasses.
• Change your position and the type of tasks you perform to avoid strain.
• Do not allow other people to work on your equipment.

AFTER FINISHING WORK:

• Disconnect the equipment from the power supply.
• Tidy up your workstation.
• Secure equipment and documents against unauthorized access.

WHAT NOT TO DO:

• Use faulty equipment.
• Use exercise balls as chairs.
• Clean equipment without disconnecting it from the power supply.
• Repair equipment yourself.
• Change workstation equipment without the employer's consent.
• Keep drinks and food near electrical equipment.
• Perform activities unrelated to work.
• Perform particularly dangerous work (at heights, with chemicals, biological or radioactive agents, causing contamination, etc.).

REMEMBER:

• Work that does not comply with these instructions is not permitted and is treated as a serious breach of employee duties, which may result in disciplinary action. 

FAILURE OR ACCIDENT:

• Report any equipment failures or malfunctions to your supervisor and the IT department.
• In the event of an accident while working remotely, immediately inform your supervisor.
• The accident site will be inspected at an agreed time – do not change its condition.
• If the accident is clear-cut, the employer may waive the inspection.
• In case of fire, gas leak, or other hazard:
  • Call 112 or 998,
  • Notify your supervisor,
  • Leave the room until the hazard is removed.