British Standards Institution

Source:: ISO
Committee:: HS/1 - Occupational health and safety management
Categories:: Occupational safety. Industrial hygiene | Ergonomics
Number of comments:: 8

Scope

This document

— gives guidelines for an organization to manage the health, safety, and well-being at work of remote workers.

— is applicable to any organization regardless of its size, type and activities. It can be used independently or as part of a OH&S management system, including those based on ISO 45001.

— covers work that is performed at workplace(s) not under the direct control of the organization.

— includes work for which the remote worker selects the work workplace as well as work at workplaces determined by the organization.

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1. Proposal (Complete)

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2. Draft (Complete)

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23/02/2026

3. Public Comments

Public Comments start date:

23/02/2026

Public Comments end date:

23/04/2026

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BS ISO 45008 Occupational health and safety management — Guidelines for remote working

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