Developing a lone worker policy
Understand the scope and purpose of the policy.
The lone worker policy should describe the basis from which the policy starts: the values and beliefs underlying it that can be expressed as a series of statements.
First of all lets start with your POLICY TITLE.
This needs to make it clear what the policy is about in general terms. If the lone worker policy is to be incorportated into the overall health and safety policy it ought to be identifiable within the main policy.
Be developed and written by a demonstrably responsible individual.
The lone worker policy must be agreed to and signed by a responsible person who has overall responsibility for lone working.
That the policy is properly disseminated, implemented, monitored and reviewed through the structure recommended in the report.
This should be a general statement of what the policy is intended to achieve.
<Name of organisation> Seeks to provide a high quality service to clients, its employees and the public. By virtue of the public nature of the service and whilst incidents of violence or risks may be rare employees will be at risk. It is the responsibility of <enter name> as an employer and of all its employees to ensure that risks are minimised, Training and support will be given to reduce and minimise threats to the lone worker or staff.
Prevent the risks to staff and agents from violence.
To fulfil legal and other obligations by ensuring the safety of staff.
Protect staff from all forms of violence whenever possible and provide appropriate after-care.
How to notify others of a slip, trip or fall, medical emergency or accident.
