Lone Working Risk Assessment
Hazard: Human Factor Hazard
Risks:
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- Unexpected illness
- Accident or emergency
- Inadequate provision of first aid
- Rest/Fatigue e.g. while driving
- Lack of hygiene facilities
- Violence and aggression
- Anxiety and stress
Rating: High
Likelihood: 3
Severity: 4
Control Measures:
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- Communication with headquarters and yourself e.g. paging systems etc.
- Controlled periodic checks
- Movement alarms
- Instruction/ Mobile phones
- Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s) should be outlined
- Appropriate PPE
- Secure place of work e.g locked doors, sensor lights
- Monitoring & reporting to HQ
- Incident Reporting
- Health Surveillance – fit for job
- Adequate training
- Provide counselling if necessary