Professionals who work alone or without close supervision have special requirements demanding different precautions to ensure their safety at work. This course aims to help lone workers and their employers learn more about their respective roles and responsibilities in maintaining a safe working environment. The course is brought to you by John Academy. They have helped students worldwide gain the relevant experience and skills they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

You will be introduced to lone working and discover the professions that involve working independently and how these situations differ from conventional workplaces. We will also enlighten you about the laws, regulations and policies concerning their safety. After teaching you about the possible risks of lone workers and their employers' role in assessing them, you will explore the buddy system and gain an idea about car safety, personal safety on foot and a manager's checklist.

Next, you will learn about conflicts, supervision and specialised lone worker devices. You will also discover the types of training and health and safety precautions you should give lone workers. You will examine ways to report incidents, raise membership awareness and encourage reporting. Lastly, we will review possible ways to ensure their physical and mental wellbeing, the application of first aid kits at isolated working sites and how to maintain safe working conditions. By the end of this course, you will have a complete understanding of the duties and obligations of lone workers regarding their safety. So start learning today!