Personal Safety for Lone Workers
Courses
There are many risks associated with working in isolation and
without the support of colleagues, including accidents and violence. This
course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies
to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and
home-workers. It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and
employees and the practical steps that can be taken to contribute to lone
worker safety
The law requires employers to deal with any health and safety risks before people are allowed to work alone. This course is for both employers and employees and is an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers. It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basics of ensuring personal safety for lone workers
- Review the current lone worker legislation and responsibilities
- Conduct a risk assessment for your lone worker situation
- Review common personal safety solutions
- Identify practical tips for avoiding conflict
- Record and report any incidents
Course Content:
- Why they need to know about lone working
- What lone working is
- Key legislation that relates to lone working
- The main responsibilities of employers and employees when it comes to lone working
- The key dangers associated with lone working
- Assessing the risk to lone workers
- Safe working practices