Lone Working: Assessing & Controlling Risks
Core Skills Training • Duration: Half day (3 hours)
Suitable for: Lone Workers & Field-Based Staff
Lone working can cause considerable stress and anxiety - particularly where workers have not yet considered the potential risks. This course raises awareness of personal safety issues and provides practical strategies to reduce risk in real work situations, reinforcing the importance of effective communication and recording.
What You’ll Learn
Understand the importance of personal responsibility for safety in lone working situations
Identify the importance of formal risk management and ongoing informal risk assessment
Develop strategies to minimise risk in their work environment
Course Content
Risks associated with lone working - environmental and personal factors
Rights and responsibilities of the lone worker
Practical ways to reduce risk in the work environment
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