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What is Lone-Working?
With around 8 million lone workers in the UK, it’s helpful to understand exactly what lone working is, so you can address the risks. This article looks at the definition, but also explains what is meant by an “at-risk” employee, and summarises important legislation that’s in place to protect both them and lone workers.
Lone-Working policy template
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Working alone in a shop (and other lone working environments)
Working alone in a shop (and other lone working environments) Think back to a time when you stepped into a small shop. How many people were there? Sometimes, the one person who is working alone in a shop takes a short while to even make an appearance. Working alone...
Ghost Office: how to keep colleagues safe while everyone’s on holiday
Ghost Office: how to keep colleagues safe while everyone’s on holiday It’s that time of year where it seems like many workplaces are operating on a skeleton crew. Emails sent come back with auto-replies that mark a return in August, and many businesses slip into the...
Cinematic lone workers: 7 of the world’s best-known solo operators
Cinematic lone workers: 7 of the world's best-known solo operators It’s been a big month for cinema with several blockbusters hitting the big screen. As well as Barbie and Oppenheimer, IMF agent extraordinaire Ethan Hunt returns for the seventh (you read that right)...
Pick Protection’s lone working glossary – key terms and what they mean
Pick Protection's lone working glossary - key terms and what they mean What is a lone worker as defined by the HSE? What is meant by an escalation process? And why is a BS8484 accreditation important? We answer all these questions and many more as we offer up...
A Guide to Lone Worker Safety: Ensuring the Well-being of Your Solo Employees
A Guide to Lone Worker Safety: Ensuring the Well-being of Your Solo Employees Lone workers face their own set of safety challenges, and as a manager, it's your responsibility to make sure they stay out of harm’s way. In this ultimate guide, we'll cover...
BS8484 Accreditation: What is it and why is it important?
BS8484 Lone Worker Accreditation: What is it and why is it important? Whether it's lone workers, vulnerable individuals, or those in high-risk professions, having a reliable means of alerting authorities in times of distress is crucial. This is where BS8484...