Activity 13

You have identified a number of instances of lone working in the organisation. They include members of the overseas sales team, security contractors, administrative staff in remote locations, drivers, and agricultural contractors.

The organisation has no lone working policy or standards. Draft key points under the following headings:

• What is meant by lone working, with reference to relevant publications
• The main risks associated with lone working
• Alternatives, precautions and safe working procedures for lone working
• Lone worker emergency devices and personal communications.