Lessons

1. Brief description of lone workers

   Easy

   6 mins

   After this section, you should understand: The definition of a lone worker Situations where individuals may work alone Examples of lone working within healthcare
2. Module 1 : Who Are Lone Workers

   Easy

   2 mins

   By the end of this section, you should understand: The meaning of a lone worker Situations where individuals may work alone Examples of lone working in healthcare
3. Module 2 : Responsibilities

   Easy

   4 mins

   By the end of this section, you should understand: The responsibilities of managers for lone workers The responsibilities of employees when working alone Health and safety legislation related to lone working
4. Module 3 : Lone Workers Risk And Hazard

   Easy

   5 mins

   By the end of this section, you should understand: The difference between a hazard and a risk What an incident is Common hazards linked to lone working Risks in fixed, public-facing, and mobile roles
5. Module 4 : Risk Assessment

   Easy

   7 mins

   By the end of this section, you should understand: How risk assessments identify risks and apply appropriate control measures How risk assessments help to identify, consider, evaluate, record, and review risks What dynamic risk assessments are
6. Module 5 : Safety when working alone

   Easy

   12 mins

   By the end of this section, you should understand: The do’s and don’ts of lone working The importance of communication The use of lone worker devices The role of the buddy system Practical safety tips for different working situations
7. Module 6 : Emergency procedure

   Easy

   4 mins

   By the end of this section, you should understand: What action plans for missing lone workers should include The required timescales and procedures for lone working Who should be informed when a worker is missing What information is needed when contacting the police How to support lone workers after an incident or accident