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Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers
Every day, thousands of people are exposed to situations where they are left alone in work premises, when visiting members of the public during their working day, or working from home.
There are many risks associated with working in isolation, without the support of colleagues. These risks can include accidents and violence.
Course Description
This course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers.
It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the definition of a lone worker
- Demonstrate understanding of risk factors to lone workers and identify methods of reducing risk.
- Recognise the key components of relevant legislation including the responsibilities of employees and employers as defined by the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations.
- Define dynamic risk assessments and understand multi-agency collaboration and issues associated with attending remote locations, including travel.
- State where to go for additional training and guidance provided by both internal and external agencies.
Target Audience
This Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers online course is aimed primarily at anyone who works alone or manages people that work alone.
Advantages
Having knowledge regarding Personal Safety as a Lone Worker can keep employees safe, giving them knowledge of issues, they can encounter as lone workers. Managers can feel confident in managing their lone workers.
IOSH & IIRSM approval means that this course meets the rigorous standards of these leading industry bodies.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.
Further Progression & Related Courses
Other course that would be useful for candidates taking this course include:
| Course | Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 1 | Lone Worker Personal Safety: The Basics | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 2 | The Law: Responsibilities | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 3 | Assessing the Risks | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 4 | Personal Safety Solutions | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 5 | Practical Tips to Avoid Conflict | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 6 | Reporting and Recording Incidents | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements:
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration:
45 minutes
(Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
