Lone Worker Safety
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Description
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Type
Training
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Level
Beginner
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Aimed at
For companies
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
The aim of this course is to increase awareness of the risks to personal safety whilst working alone and hence to work towards avoiding, reducing and managing those risks. Suitable for: Anyone who works alone for all or part of the time including carrying out home visits, travel, staying in hotels, banking cash or working alone in a building.
Important information
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- Lone Working
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About this course
The are no pre-requisites for attending the course.
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Subjects
- Awareness of safety
- Improve safety
- Increased confidence
Teachers and trainers (2)
Jackie Dolan
Trainer
Trish Sheppard
Trainer
Course programme
Lone Working
The HSE identifies lone working as a major factor associated with risks of assault at work. Working alone increases the vulnerability of workers. Our courses, talks and materials aim to provide information, advice and practical support to anyone who works alone, either in an isolated environment or visiting or meeting people away from the immediate support of colleagues. The trainer Jackie Dolan is co-author along with Diana Lamplugh OBE,of the book "Working Alone Surviving & Thriving".
Lone Worker Training Sample Content
The aim of this course is to increase awareness of the risks to personal safety whilst working alone and hence to work towards avoiding, reducing and managing those risks.
* Recognising and reporting acts of violence, aggression and near misses
* The legal aspects of lone working
* The importance of assessing risks to your personal safety whilst working alone
* Planning and preparing to reduce risk
o Anticipation and awareness
o Looking and listening
o Observing the behaviour of others
o Notifying others of your whereabouts
o Escape from difficult situations
* The importance of maintaining contact with others or being able to contact assistance if necessary
Strategies for maintaining personal control when faced with difficult situations
* Practical skills and techniques for defusing aggression
* Action plans for furthering yours and others personal safety whilst working alone
BENEFITS
This course will increase delegates confidence in the day to day aspects of their work. They will become more aware of lone worker safety and be prepared to be able to deal with difficult situations if they arise. It will also reinforce the importance of following procedures, guidelines and safe systems of working for all who attend.
Lone Worker Safety Training Manual Contents
* The legal aspects of lone working - your responsibilities as a lone worker
* The importance of reporting all incidents of aggression and violence including near misses
* Assessing risks to your own safety
* Safety when travelling alone - driving, walking, public transport, transporting clients
* Safety when travelling abroad
* Safety when staying in hotels
* Home Visits
* 1:1 meetings
* Working in a building alone
* Dealing with aggression
* Escaping from difficult situations
Additional information
Lone Worker Safety