Risks & Responsibilities
Staff who work alone are highly vulnerable to a wide range of threats in the workplace.
Employers have a clear duty of care to these workers. H&S legislation has recently become significantly more onerous with increased penalties for business owners Directors and managers.
Organisations requiring staff to work alone at remote locations have a responsibility to mitigate the risks to these workers. Loneworker Companion offers the perfect solution.
Accidents when alone Violent assaultEmergency illness
Forced detainment Fire & toxic fumes
Do you employ Lone Workers?
Lone workers aren't limited to any sector or occupation. If any of your staff perform tasks without supervision, and are separated from colleagues, then you are an employer of lone workers
Relevant UK legislation for employers of lone workers
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Typical Loneworker Occupations
- Community health workers
- Cleaning staff
- Contract security
- Maintenance engineers
Relevant ANZ legislation for employers of lone workers
New Zealand Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) - Australia
