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Course Overview:

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The Lone Working and Personal Safety course provides participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to stay safe when working alone or in isolated environments. The training explores the risks associated with lone working, practical steps to reduce those risks, and the responsibilities of both employers and employees under health and safety legislation. Participants will learn how to recognise potential hazards, plan for safe lone working, and respond effectively to incidents or emergencies.

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Course Objectives:

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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

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🎯Understand what is meant by lone working and why it presents specific risks.

🎯Recognise the responsibilities of employers and employees under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and related regulations.

🎯Identify common risks faced by lone workers, including environmental, situational, and personal safety risks.

🎯Apply strategies for minimising risk, including dynamic risk assessment and safety planning.

🎯Understand the importance of communication systems and emergency procedures.

🎯Recognise how to handle difficult situations and manage conflict when working alone.

🎯Demonstrate personal safety techniques and awareness in a range of lone working scenarios.

🎯Understand reporting procedures for incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.​​​​​​​​​​​

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Why Choose This Course?

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✅ Helps organisations meet legal obligations for the safety of lone workers.

✅ Equips staff with practical skills and strategies to stay safe in isolated settings.

✅ Encourages confidence and awareness in handling unexpected or challenging situations.

✅ Delivered by trainers with expertise in health and safety, lone working, and personal protection.

✅ Suitable for both induction training and refresher training.​​​​​

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Important Information:

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Participants attending this course must be present for the duration of the training in order to receive a certificate upon completion. Participants must not be expected to be on shift during the training and the environment must be safe and suitable for the training to be delivered. Please contact us to discuss if you have any further questions.

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Contact us for a quote and to discuss your training requirements!​

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