Terminology
Throughout this document the term “lone workers” refers to those members of the Trust’s staff who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. They include but not exclusively:
- People in fixed establishments where only one person works on the premises e.g. in small workshops.
- People who work outside normal hours as cleaners, security, shift workers, maintenance and repair staff.
- Community nursing staff and similar professionals visiting domestic and commercial premises.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to protect staff from the risks associated with working alone and to comply with current legislation.
The broad duties of The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999) apply. These require that hazards found at work are identified and that the risks arising out of these hazards are assessed. These risks must then be controlled by appropriate measures such as:
- Safe systems of work
- The correct level of supervision or back up required.
- Appropriate training, instruction and protective equipment
- Emergency Procedures
Policy Details
| Download: | PDF version |
| Compiled by: | Colin Matthew, Health and Safety Advisor |
| Ratified by: | Health and Safety Committee |
| Date Ratified: | July 2015 |
| Date Issued: | November 2015 |
| Review Date: | July 2018 |
| Target Audience: | All staff |
| Contact name: | Colin Matthew, Health and Safety Advisor |
See also:
- Health and Safety Policy
- Policy for the Management of Violence and Aggression
- Risk Assessment Tool
- Education and Training Strategy