Statutory & Mandatory Training: Lone Working & Security Awareness

There are many risks of lone working, just one of which being accidents. Accidents fall under the umbrella of medical emergencies, but other situations like a sudden illness, an allergic reaction or an event such as choking or unconsciousness are also a serious risk when working alone.

Other factors can be violence from others, loneliness and overworking.

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There is no general legal prohibition on working alone. However, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers have legal duties to assess all risks to health and safety, including the risk of lone working.

You can learn more about lone working by clicking here.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines lone workers as “those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision.” We typically think of roles like out-of-hours security guards, in industrial locations, and of sectors like healthcare, where health workers could be making house visits alone.

You can learn more about lone working by clicking here.

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