Lone Working

It’s harder for lone workers to get help, so they may need extra training. They should understand any risks in their work and how to control them. This course will provide you with a variety of practical controls that you can implement in your work environment to help keep lone workers safe from harm.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of the risks to health and safety that can effect  lone working
• Know what the law requires of employers and employees in regards to lone working
• Understand the different steps required when undertaking a risk assessment in regards to lone working
• Be aware of the appropriate control measures that can be implemented in order to keep lone workers safe from harm
• Understand what needs to be included in a safe system of work for lone workers.

Course Contents

• Who are lone workers?
• What are the risks?
• Legislation and Lone working?
• Responsibilities of the employer
• Responsibilities of the lone worker
• What is a lone working Risk Assessment
• Identify the hazards
• Decide who might be harmed and how
• Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
• Implement controls measures for accidents and emergencies
• Record your findings and implement them
• Review and update
• More practical advice and support