Lone Worker (Employee) – UK

  • 6 topics | 31m 59s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
This course helps the lone working employee to protect themselves from the potential safety risks associated with lone working by helping them to assess the risks in their particular work environment and take appropriate actions where required. It also outlines employee obligations with regard to lone workers in UK law. This course was developed with subject matter expert support by DEKRA – Global advisors for safety testing, consulting, inspection, and certification. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • recognise types of workers who would be considered lone workers
  • identify the health and safety risks associated with lone working
  • identify the types of control measures that may be put in place to ensure your safety and health as a result of the risks identified in a risk assessment
  • recognise the risks for lone workers and the health and safety controls to mitigate the risks
  • recognise situations where violence or aggression against lone workers may occur
  • identify guidelines to follow to limit the risk of violence while working as a lone worker
  • recognise the behavioural signs of a person who is about to become violent
  • deal effectively with a potentially violent situation
  • recognise employee obligations under UK health and safety legislation with regard to being a lone worker
  • recognise risky situations and how to deal with them, and identify legal obligations

IN THIS COURSE

  • Risks of Lone Working
    4m
  • Safety Controls for Lone Workers
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: Risks and Controls for Lone Workers
    3m
  • Dealing with Aggression When Working Alone
    6m
  • Legal Obligations for Lone Workers
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Safe Practices and Responsibilities
    5m

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