Lone Working

This Lone Working eLearning course provides essential awareness training on the risks faced by employees who work alone or without close supervision. It helps learners understand what constitutes lone working, the common hazards and situations that increase risk, and the practical controls and behaviours needed to stay safe. The course covers risk assessment, communication and monitoring practices, emergency procedures, personal security and organisational responsibilities. It is suitable for anyone whose role involves working alone in the workplace or off-site.

Course Aims

The primary aims of the Lone Working course are to:

• Define what lone working is and why it can pose increased risk
• Raise awareness of the hazards and situations associated with lone working, including physical, environmental and occupational risks
• Explain legal and organisational responsibilities for managing lone working safely under UK health and safety expectations
• Provide practical guidance on risk assessment and control measures that help protect lone workers
• Encourage safe behaviours and effective communication to reduce vulnerability and support wellbeing

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 45-minute awareness course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the definition and scope of lone working and recognise when it applies to their role
• Identify common risks associated with lone working, such as isolation, violence, slips, trips and emergency situations
• Explain how risk assessments and control measures are used to reduce lone working hazards
• Apply safe practices for communication and monitoring, including check-in procedures and use of technology
• Demonstrate appropriate response behaviours in emergency or unexpected situations