AIMS
To develop effective working practices when working alone
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you 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
LESSONS AND TOPICS
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)
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
- Training
Responsibilities
- Employer Responsibilities
- Employee Responsibilities
Risk Assessment
- Hazards
- Risks
- Reducing Risks
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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