The course objectives for an online lone working course include a general understanding of safety measures tailored to solitary work environments. Specific course objectives include:

Risk Assessment.  Teaching individuals the purpose of risk assessments for lone workers and the importance of adhering to control measures.

Safety Protocols.  Providing knowledge on appropriate safety control measures and how they will help to mitigate risks.

Communication Strategies.  Educating on effective communication methods for seeking help or support during emergencies.

Legal Compliance.  Understanding legal obligations and compliance standards related to lone working.

Emergency Procedures.  Equipping individuals with the necessary skills to handle emergencies and make informed decisions autonomously.

Enhanced Preparedness. Fostering a proactive mindset to anticipate and manage potential challenges when working alone.

Overall, these objectives aim to empower individuals with the knowledge, and confidence to navigate solitary work environments safely and effectively.

The Echo3 online lone working course is beneficial for anyone operating in isolated or independent work settings.

This included freelancers, remote workers, field researchers, healthcare professionals in remote clinics, security guards, delivery personnel, and those in industries like agriculture or forestry.

It’s particularly essential for individuals whose work involves inherent risks, such as working in hazardous environments, late-night shifts, or situations where help might not be readily available.

Employers responsible for the safety of lone workers can easily send this training to their employees.  Contact us for administration options –  [email protected].

Anybody who works alone, including contractors, and the self-employed.

In the UK alone, 19% of the working population are considered to be lone workers.

There are 2 types of lone workers. Fixed Site and Mobile Workers.

Fixed site workers are employees who work in fixed establishments, who either work by themselves, or work outside normal hours.

For Example

• A person working alone in a small workshop, petrol station, or shop.

While Mobile workers work away from a fixed base or head office.

Examples of mobile workers include;

• Those who working in remote areas for example agriculture and forestry workers.
• Potentially those in construction, maintenance or cleaning work.
• Those working from home.
• Often staff working outside normal hours, such as security staff and petrol station workers.

Transportation employees

In the transport sector, Lone workers like bus or taxi drivers could be exposed to robberies , road accidents, road rage incidents, sprain and strain injuries, verbal and physical assault and anti-social behaviour from angry passengers. 

Health Care

Lone healthcare workers such as carers, are mainly exposed to lifting injuries and drug handling hazards like needle stick injuries and blood borne pathogens. 

But also again they are at risk of robberies, verbal and physical assault from patients and drug handling.

Retail

Lone retail workers can be exposed to lifting injuries, and again robberies and verbal and physical assault from customers. 

Cleaning

Cleaners often work with hazardous substances like bleach. So lone working cleaners need to be trained about the nature of the substances and materials they work with, the risks created by exposure to those substances and the precautions to take. 

The construction industry

The construction sector is one of the world’s most dangerous industries, accounting for numerous workplace injuries and fatalities each year. Lone construction workers can be exposed to falling from height, lifting and other work-related injuries, theft of equipment and operating equipment.

Homeworkers

Homeworkers are those who use their home as their place of work for the majority of the time. An employer has the same responsibility for home workers as for any other employees. 

When working with Display Screen Equipment or DSE it is important for a homeworker to adjust their work station to a comfortable position and take frequent short breaks from work.