Lone Worker
Lone worker training helps your team develop effective working practices for when they work alone. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Develop effective practices for working alone
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Have personal knowledge of the legislation covering Lone Workers
- Understanding your responsibilities
- Know what a risk assessment is for a lone worker
- Identify potential hazards and the safety measures put in place
- Know what to do in an emergency and how to report accidents or incidents
- Realise the importance of communication
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Lone Working Definition
- Definition
Legislation
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
- Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH)
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
Responsibilities
- Employer responsibilities
- Employee responsibilities
Risk Assessment
- Hazards
- Risks
- Reducing risks
Potential Safety Measures
- Assessment
- Supervision
- On-call systems
- Emergency Alert systems
- Bank staff
- Scheduling
- Tracking and tracing systems
- Travelling on public transport
- Driving safety measures
- Parking safety measures
- Accident and breakdown procedures
- Visits to the unknown people and locations
- Theft
- First aid and first aid kits
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Using chemicals safely
- Manual handling
Policies And Procedures
- Traceability
- Calling for help in an emergency
- Accident, incident and near miss reporting and recording
- Caring for lone workers after incidents and accidents
- Lone worker training
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Related leadership & management courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Lone Worker course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 2 years, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care settings, schools & colleges, offices & workplaces, charities, public sector. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Lone Worker training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our leadership & management training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.