Lone Working Safety

This course explains who lone workers are, what UK health and safety law requires, and how risks are assessed and controlled. You will learn practical safe systems of work, personal safety and de-escalation skills, and what to do in an emergency, as well as how to look after your wellbeing when working alone.
Modules
5
Duration
About 40 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 18

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Explain who lone workers are and the main legal duties that apply to lone working in the UK.
  • ✓Identify the key hazards and risks that lone workers can face.
  • ✓Describe control measures such as check-in procedures, buddy systems and lone worker devices.
  • ✓Use dynamic risk assessment and de-escalation techniques to protect your personal safety.
  • ✓Respond correctly to emergencies and report incidents and near misses.
  • ✓Recognise the effects of isolation and know where to find support.

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Lone Workers and the Law

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Assessing Lone Working Risks

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Control Measures and Safe Systems of Work

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Module 4: Personal Safety and De-escalation

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  5. Module 5: Emergencies, Reporting and Wellbeing

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  6. Final assessment & certificate