Health & Safety Risk Management System

S18 - Lone Working

Many people routinely work by themselves, or at a location some distance away from direct supervision. There will be many occasions where people are working early or late in offices, factories or other places of work. It may not be practicable for the employer to implement a general rule that people must not work alone.

There are bound to be occasions where lone working is unavoidable. Someone has to be the first or last person to arrive or depart at the start and end of the working day.

This procedure will help you determine what tasks are allowed to be completed when employees work alone. It gives guidance on what to consider when undertaking a risk assessment and guidance on possible control measures.