Lone Worker Training

Duration 1 hour

Last audited 10th February 2023

CPD Approved RoSPA Approved
Lone Working
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  • 100% online training

  • Start when you like

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

  • Instant assessment and result

  • 1 learner per course

  • Train teams of all sizes

  • Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

£20 +VAT

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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses

If you employ or manage someone who is required to work in isolation from others or without direct supervision, then it’s essential that the risks to their health and safety are carefully managed. Lone workers face specific risks that employees in busy workplaces are less likely to encounter so it’s important that they are identified early and effectively controlled.

This online course will provide you with a variety of practical controls that you can implement in your work environment to help keep lone workers safe from harm.

100% online training

Access anywhere

Same day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted next working day

Full audio voiceover

Unlimited assessment attempts

Written in compliance with UK legislation and guidance

Developed by health and safety professionals

Accredited by CPD and assured by RoSPA Qualifications

What you'll learn

By the end of this course learners will:

  • Understand the risks to health and safety posed by lone working.
  • Know what the law requires of employers and employees in regards to lone working.
  • Understand the different steps required when undertaking a risk assessment.
  • Be aware of the appropriate control measures that can be implemented in order to keep lone workers safe from harm.
  • Understand what needs to be included in a safe system of work for lone workers.

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Module 1: Introduction to Lone Working

Who are lone workers?, what are the risks?, what does the law say about lone working?, employer responsibilities, and lone worker responsibilities.

Module 2: Risk Assessments and Control Measures

What is a risk assessment?, consulting employees, identify the hazards, decide who might be harmed and how, evaluate the risks and decide on precautions, control measures for lone workers, control measures for accidents and emergencies, record your findings and implement them, and review and update.

Module 3: Setting Up a Safe System of Work

The hierarchy of control, advantages of lone working, when lone working cannot be avoided, reducing the risks, first aid and emergency procedures, monitoring and supervision and training.

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 10 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.


This course has been designed to help people who employ, manage or supervise lone workers to understand the risks posed by lone working so that they can implement an effective safe system of work.

The course would also be beneficial for lone workers themselves who wish to learn more about the regulations, risk assessments and appropriate lone working control measures.


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