Everyone has the right to feel safe, especially when they are at work. This can be easier to achieve amongst groups of people, but thousands of workers are left alone in work premises, visiting members of the public during the working day or working from home every single day. Working in isolation in this way can present a number of risks including accidents and violence and so it is important that these are understood and that every possible action is taken to minimise them.
The online introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers course applies to anyone who works alone within business premises, as well as mobile workers and home workers. It not only covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees. It will also outline some of the common security precautions that can be implemented. It will go into details about the practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations, as well as covering other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.
This Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers e-learning course has been developed for anyone who works alone or for those who manage people that work alone. It will cover the basics of personal safety and any illegal responsibilities. It will help you to make the right decisions when assessing risks and provide personal safety solutions and practical tips for avoiding conflict.
There will also be advice on how to report and record any incidents that do occur.
If you are a lone worker, it is essential that you understand all aspects of personal safety in order to keep yourself safe. As a manager, this is also Key knowledge that can help to keep your employees safe. The Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers online course will help to give both employees and managers knowledge of the issues that they may encounter, and IOSH and IIRSM approval means that the course has met rigorous standards.
