What Can Employers Do To Help A Lone Worker Stay Safe?
There are many steps that can be taken to help ensure the safety of the lone worker. • Assess the hazards of the workplace. • Talk to workers about their work. Get their input about the work they do and possible solutions. • Investigate incidents at the workplace, and those from similar workplaces. • Avoid having a lone worker whenever possible, especially for jobs with a recognized risk. • Take corrective action to prevent or minimize the potential risks of working alone. • Provide appropriate training and education. • Report all situations, incidents or “near misses” where working alone increased the severity of the situation. Analyze this information and make changes to company policy where necessary. • Establish a check-in procedure. Make sure regular contact is kept with all workers. • Establish ways to account for people (visually or verbally) while they are working. • For most lone workers, the telephone will be the main source of contact. If work is at a desk or station, have a
