Training - Lone Working

Violence and Other Risks to Health and Safety

HSL is to hold a one-day course on Lone Working which offers:

• An account of risks to lone workers, how to deal with them and comply with legislation;
• An exploration of the different types of lone working and how risks differ in different environments;
• An understanding of the research into violence to lone workers and practical recommendations arising from them;
• Practical, easy to implement advice on the prevention and reduction of violence to lone workers;
• Group exercises focused around improving strategies for reducing the risk of harm to lone workers.

The course will be held at the following location:

Date
Please email your expression of interest

Introduction
Lone working involves working without direct supervision from others, and can encompass many different ways of working, within a number of different environments. The key facet of lone working that increases the risk of harm to the worker is the heightened vulnerability of the individual as a result of having no direct physical support from others should harm arise. Lone working can therefore present a very hazardous way of working.

A large research study by HSL examined many different types of lone workers and identified important risks factors, which are explained comprehensively during this training programme. In order to minimise the risks to lone workers, it is important that organisations work to understand and implement practical recommendations. By doing so, negative impacts such as poor psychological and physical health can be avoided for the employee, and negative impacts such as high staff turnover and compensation claims can be avoided by the employer.

What can you expect?
An insight into the risks associated with lone working, particularly violence. You will be educated about: the different types of lone working and their risks; the consequences of exposure to risk at an individual and organisational level; the legal implications; effective preventative measures; awareness about avoiding ineffective measures; case study tasks and action planning. The course aims not only to provide a sound understanding of the important health and safety issues for lone workers, but also increases delegates’ skills in implementing the practical control measures in order to tackle any risks within their organisation. The issue of home-working will be discussed as an illustrative case study for understanding the intricacies involved in lone working.

Who should attend?
This course has been designed for people with management responsibilities for lone workers, and lone workers themselves. It is also of relevance to health and safety officers and HR personnel who work in organisations where lone working takes place.

Cost
£395 + VAT (to include course notes, lunch, refreshments and a certificate of attendance)

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For further information email: training@hsl.gov.uk or contact the Training Unit at HSL directly on 01298 218806.

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