Lone Working Flashcards
What are the main 2x pieces of legislation covering Lone Working?
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR).
What are the main 7 requirements of employers in respect of lone working?
- Risk assessment
- Training and supervision
- Communication
- Emergency procedures
- First aid
- Pay regard to Specific regulations:
- Vulnerable workers
Identify 3 Key Risks for Lone Property Managers - and relevant control measures
Risk 1: Being left along for too long without contact owing to lack of location awareness.
Control Measure 1: PM updates calendar and checks in when running late.
Risk 2: PM comes across aggressive behaviour from people onsite or nearby.
Control Measure 2: Encourage PMs to plan safe and secure routes and to travel during daylight
Risk 3: Becoming overwhelmed and isolated due to lone working
Control Measure 3: Regular reviews and 1-2-1s to check on mental wellbeing.
What is JFM’s Emergency Procedure for Property Managers Onsite
Lone Property Manager should call for local help, ring emergency services if necessary, and ring office using work mobile to report any emergency situation that Line Managers can assist with.
