This briefing addresses the key risks and control measures needed to manage tasks which may involve lone working.
The aim of this Safety Briefing - Lone Working is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks associated with lone working and what they should do to minimise the chances of an accident/incident occurring.
The briefing identifies the hazards and risks including persons carrying out work for which they are not competent, staff failing to follow safe systems of work, or the threat of unprovoked violence.
Control measures include completing a risk assessment, providing staff with correct training and issuing staff with personal protective equipment.
Attendees must take note of the following key points: