Under the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’, employers have a responsibility to protect their employees even when working off- site. Lone workers should not be at more risk than those working with colleagues. This course explores the main dangers to lone workers and offers practical solutions to reduce risks.
Course Content:
- The law relating to lone-working
- Potential risks involved in lone-working
- Pre-visit risk assessment
- Dynamic risk assessment
- Conflict management strategies
- Assertion skills
- Top tips for personal safety
- Become a ‘Hard Target’ in street crime situations
- Exit strategies
- Reporting and post-incident procedures