Lone Working Awareness Training

Lone Working Awareness Training is designed to help individuals who work independently understand the risks associated with their roles and equip them with strategies to ensure their safety. This training is particularly valuable in healthcare, social care, retail, fieldwork, and other professions where workers operate without direct supervision or support

Overview

Upon completion of the Lone Working Awareness Training course, learners will acquire the following skills:

• Understand the definition and scope of solo working across different industries and roles.
• Identify potential risks and hazards associated with solo working, including physical, environmental, and psychological challenges.
• Conduct effective risk assessments to evaluate and mitigate potential dangers in lone working scenarios.
• Apply personal safety strategies such as situational awareness, proactive planning, and use of safety tools like alarms and GPS devices.
• Develop and follow emergency response plans to handle incidents such as medical emergencies, accidents, or aggressive encounters.
• Use effective communication methods to stay connected with supervisors or colleagues, ensuring timely support when needed.
• Comprehend the legal obligations of both employers and employees under the health and safety regulations pertaining to lone work.
• Recognize and address mental health risks associated with working alone, such as stress or isolation, and access support when required.
• Report and document incidents accurately in compliance with workplace policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety by contributing to the development and improvement of solo working practices within their organization.

This course is CPD Certified

Duration

Online 2 - 3 Hours

Learning Aims & Outcome

This can include a variety of tasks, such as:

• What Is Lone Working
• Legal Duties of Lone Working
• Safe Systems of Work for Lone Workers
• A Hierarchy of Lone Working Risk Controls
• Dynamic Risk Assessment Undertaken as Part of Lone Working
• Hazards That Increase Lone Working Risk
• Lone Working Risk Factors
• Communications During Lone Work
• Emergency Response Planning

Assesment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 100%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don’t pass don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.