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Lone Working: the main points

Employers must comply with the HASAW Act 1974 and the MHSW Regulations 1999.

It is employer's duty to assess the risks so the main thing to do here is see that a risk assessment has been carried out and control measures have been put in place.

If the risk assessment shows that the work can't be done safely by the worker then back up needs to be in place.

How is the person supervised?

What monitoring procedures are in place?

Are there alarms (personal and situational) in place?

Has the person been trained in first aid? They may have to treat themselves.

Are lone workers included in the compulsory insurance cover as stated in the Employers Liability (Compulsory) Insurance Act 1969? They must be.