lone worker

See our guide on how to ensure the safety of lone workers.

We don't discriminate against any of our staff whether they're male or female lone workers.

But similarly, our lone workers actually follow those policies and procedures.

Does the workplace present a special risk to the lone worker?

You should consider the security of lone workers when conducting your health and safety risk assessment.

As an employer you have the main responsibility for protecting the health and safety of lone workers.

See the page in this guide on your responsibilities to lone workers.

Make sure you provide lone workers with any necessary training, instruction or demonstration.

Provide some level of supervision - such as regular visits - for lone workers.

The actions you take as a result of the risk assessment may also need to be different for lone workers.