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Section I	Planning Telework
	Introduction Advantages and Disadvantages of Teleworking Before You Start Managing or Supervising Telework
Section II	Overview of Roles and Responsibilities Under Health and Safety Legislation
	Basic Principles of Health and Safety Legislation Background: Health and Safety Legislation in Canada Responsibilities Under Health and Safety Legislation Employer Responsibilities Supervisor Responsibilities Employee Responsibilities Employee Rights Health and Safety Committee Responsibilities Enforcement and Penalties for Non-compliance (general) Criminalization of Occupational Health and Safety Offences
Section III	Preparing for Telework
	Self Assessment for the Teleworker Sample Agreements Between the Teleworker and Employer Putting it all together – a "Before You Start" Telework Checklist
Section IV	When Working From Home
	Your Occupational Health and Safety Making Telework Work for You Staying Connected with the Office Balance Between Work and Family Life
Section V	Your Health and Safety
	Employer’s Responsibility for Teleworkers Health and Safety Workstation Ergonomics Symptoms of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) Three Stages of WMSD Preventative Measures to Control WMSDs Work Station Design Work Surface Chair Workstation Layout Using a Laptop Computer Working at Various Workstations/"Hotelling" Work Organization Manual Material Handling (Lifting, Pushing/Pulling, etc.)
Section VI	Other Health and Safety Concerns and Preventive Measures
	General Work Environment Personal Safety and Security Potential Safety Hazards in Home Offices Electrical Safety Housekeeping Safety When Driving
Section VII	Appendices
Section VIII	Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
Section IX	Information Sources