This course explores various health and safety issues related to working alone and proposes methods to circumvent potentially hazardous circumstances. It emphasizes the importance of individuals taking charge of their own safety, as well as the legal obligations of employers concerning lone working.

• Gain an understanding of what constitutes lone working and identify the types of activities that fall under this category.
• Explain the health and safety challenges linked to working alone.
• Comprehend the duties and legal obligations that both individuals working alone and their employers have concerning lone working.
• Outline the steps involved in assessing the risks to lone workers.
• Compile essential questions to evaluate your conditions whenever you are working solo.
• Recognize the importance of adhering to safe working practices while alone, especially when it involves travel between different locations or sites.
• Learn to implement newly acquired knowledge on safe working strategies through practice in a hypothetical scenario.
• Discover resources for further information and advice on ensuring safety while working alone.