Lone Working In & Out of the Workplace
Working alone removes the immediate support network most employees take for granted — and when something goes wrong, the consequences can escalate quickly. This CPD-accredited course covers the risks specific to lone working, practical safety strategies for travel and site visits, how to handle difficult situations involving aggression or isolation, and the steps both employers and employees must take to meet their health and safety responsibilities. It also addresses the mental health challenges that lone working can present and the wellbeing strategies that help manage them. Completed entirely online, it is suitable for anyone who works independently or away from colleagues.
• Preparing and travelling
How to plan and prepare for lone working and work-related travel safely, including journey planning, site assessment, check-in procedures and the precautions to take before arriving at an unfamiliar location.
• Responsibilities
The legal responsibilities of employers and employees under health and safety legislation in relation to lone working, including risk assessment obligations, the measures employers must put in place and what employees are required to do to keep themselves safe.
• Practical safety measures
How to stay alert to warning signs, handle difficult or aggressive situations calmly and effectively, and what to do in an emergency when immediate support is not available — including the wellbeing strategies that help lone workers manage the mental health pressures of working in isolation.
• Assessment
Online knowledge checks completed throughout the course.
Online e-learning course, CPD accredited. Allows completion at the learner's own pace.
Anyone who works alone or away from colleagues, including those in housing, social care, healthcare, construction, transport, retail and remote or out-of-hours roles
No prerequisites required.