Under the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’, employers have a responsibility to protect their employees even when working off- site. Lone workers should not be at more risk than those working with colleagues. This half-day course explores the main dangers to lone workers and offers practical solutions to reduce risks.
10 benefits you will gain by attending:-
Develop an understanding of the law relating to lone-working
Understand the potential risks involved in lone-working
Recognise the importance of a pre-visit risk assessment
Perform a dynamic risk assessment
Demonstrate different conflict management strategies
Understand the importance of assertion skills
Top tips for personal safety
Become a ‘Hard Target’ in street crime situations
Construct practical exit strategies
Demonstrate good reporting and post-incident procedures.