Gathering Risk Information for a Lone Worker Policy

The risk information in any lone worker policy is one of the most important aspects of the document, so take time to consider the full scope of risks and scenarios experienced by all employees working alone.

The key to a strong lone working policy is to consider all of the potential risks that lone workers face and offer best-practice guidance. This will give lone workers the freedom and confidence to make informed decisions about their safety.

When considering risks, it’s worth reviewing your accident book to see what incidents have occurred in the past. Use the policy to put measures in place to prevent this

type of incident from occurring again. It may also be worth consulting other companies within your sector to see if there are common incidents that haven’t occurred at your company but may be likely to.

To make sure all areas are covered, you could also use these methods to gather information about potential risks:

Focus groups with employees
Surveys and questionnaires
Observe staff in their working environment
Formal auditing

Download our guide for help conducting a lone worker risk assessment.