Course Title: LONE WORKER AWARENESS

Course Reference: VEL223

Category: Other - Safe Working Skills

Price: £25.00 + VAT

Duration: 45 minutes

Format: E-Learning

Level: Accredited by a Professional Body (eg. HSE, CIEH, FSA)

Certificate: Certificate of Achievement (Assessed by Provider, Externally Certificated)

Provider: Edify Training

Course Description

Every day, thousands of people are exposed to situations where they are left alone in work premises, or when visiting members of the public during their working day.
There are many risks associated with working in isolation and without the support of colleagues, including accidents and violence.
This course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers.
It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.
Course
Lone Worker Personal Safety: The Basics
The Law: Responsibilities
Assessing the Risks
Personal Safety Solutions
Practical Tips to Avoid Conflict
Reporting and Recording Incidents

Duration: 45 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)
Recommended System Requirements
• Operating System: Windows 7+ Mac OSX (10.6)+
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Additional Software: Flash Player 10+
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)