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Whether within the school grounds, in the community, on a school trip, or even while working at home, the safety of those working alone (lone workers) must be specifically addressed within your school’s risk assessment.
The NHS has many legitimate reasons for its staff to be working alone but, according to the Health and Safety Executive, while ‘Lone working does not always mean a higher risk of violence’, ‘it does make workers more vulnerable’.
Environmental, conservation and land-based roles play an integral role in protecting, maintaining and promoting the natural world. While often desirable, there are many risks specific to this sector, particularly for lone workers
With such a diversity of roles and responsibilities, universities have many health and safety considerations to keep in mind.
According to the British Security Industry Association, hotel employees working alone have the highest levels of risk in the hospitality sector.
Shockingly, a Unison survey found that 47 per cent of the 249 charity and housing association employees surveyed said they had experienced violence or aggression from service users or from colleagues.
How to keep lone workers safe while working in the transportation industry and how Safepoint’s lone worker safety solution can help.
Find out how promoting good health and safety for lone workers in utility companies can help improve service and customer satisfaction.
Learn how to write an effective lone working policy for your oil and gas company and protect your lone workers.
Learn how a lone working policy, lone worker risk assessments and lone working safety solutions systems can protect housing association workers.
Find out how to build a better health and safety culture for lone workers in the construction sector.
Lone working estate agents face risk in the workplace every day. Learn about Suzy Lamplugh and how lone workers can be safer when working for estate agencies.
Learn about some of the risks to lone workers in the agriculture sector and why livestock are one of the biggest threats to agricultural lone workers.
How safe are lone workers in the social care sector and how can employers and lone working staff work safely and effectively under difficult conditions?
