How do you protect yourself when working alone?
Tips to keeping safe at night for lone workers
- Be aware of surroundings. When working alone, it is particularly important for employees to be aware of what is happening around them.
- Be confident and defuse the situation.
- Inform others of your whereabouts.
- Use a panic alarm or lone worker device.
What is the HSE definition of a lone worker?
Lone working: Protect those working alone Lone workers are those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision, for example: as delivery drivers, health workers or engineers. as security staff or cleaners.
What are the rules on lone working UK?
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.
What is the lone worker policy?
A lone working policy is a practical guide that employees can apply to their roles. Although not a legal requirement, an effective policy can help to promote a strong safety culture among employees, keeping them safe and reducing the risk of legal issues.
What are the 2 key pieces of legislation apply to lone workers?
The following laws or regulations are particularly important when considering the position of lone workers: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places general duties of employers and employees under Sections 2–9. Generally, the employer has a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees.
What are the 3 risk categories for lone working?
Risks to consider Risks that particularly affect lone workers include: violence in the workplace. stress and mental health or wellbeing. a person’s medical suitability to work alone.
Is it a legal requirement to have a lone working policy?
There is no legal requirement to conduct a specific, separate risk assessment for lone workers. However, you have a duty to include risks to lone workers in your general risk assessment and take steps to avoid or control risks where necessary.
What control measures must be considered for lone workers?
Such control measures may include: communication is very important: mobile phone, telephone or radio. controlled periodic checks. automatic warning devices, e.g. panic alarms, no movement alarms, automatic distress message systems, i.e. pre recorded message sent if not actively cancelled by operative, etc.
Can my employer make me work alone?
As long as your employer carries out a risk assessment of your lone working activities, and actively takes efforts to make sure you are provided with any relevant training and protection (which may include lone worker devices), then it is probably legal.
What are the two key pieces of legislation apply to lone workers?
Is a lone working policy a legal requirement?
Which laws affect lone working?
So which two pieces of legislation apply to lone working:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.