8.4 Lone working

Which of these is lone working?

• 1 Two cleaners working together
• 2 A team of four loading a truck
• 3 A delivery driver on a round
• 4 A group in a meeting

A control for lone working is:

• 1 No training
• 2 Unclear instructions
• 3 Regular check-ins
• 4 Longer shifts alone

An extra hazard for lone workers is:

• 1 Too many colleagues
• 2 Overheating
• 3 Excess supervision
• 4 No help in an emergency

A lone worker is someone who:

• 1 Works by themselves without close or direct supervision
• 2 Works only in an office with colleagues
• 3 Works with a partner always
• 4 Works only outdoors

Which of these is a particular hazard of lone working?

• 1 Nobody to help in an accident or medical emergency
• 2 More colleagues
• 3 More supervision
• 4 More noise

A system for lone workers could include:

• 1 Avoiding training
• 2 Working without a means of raising the alarm
• 3 No contact at all
• 4 Phone check-ins at agreed times

What should happen if a lone worker does not report in?

• 1 A set procedure for checking on them is followed
• 2 They are ignored until the next day
• 3 Nothing
• 4 They are fined

Before allowing lone working, the first question is whether:

• 1 The task can safely be done alone
• 2 The worker likes it
• 3 The customer agrees
• 4 The task is quick

Which of these is a risk of lone working beyond the task itself?

• 1 Excess supervision
• 2 Too many meetings
• 3 Violence from others and travel risks
• 4 Too many helpers

A lone worker device is used to:

• 1 Stop machines
• 2 Raise the alarm and allow contact if help is needed
• 3 Measure noise
• 4 Count hours

An assessment of lone working should look at:

• 1 The work, the place, the person and emergency arrangements
• 2 Only the policy
• 3 Only the pay
• 4 Only the vehicle

Extra care is needed for a lone worker who has:

• 1 A loud voice
• 2 A new uniform
• 3 A medical condition
• 4 A good record

First aid for lone workers can be supported by:

• 1 A longer shift
• 2 Removing the alarm
• 3 Training and a first aid kit
• 4 Removing contact

A home visit worker meets strangers in private homes. Which control suits this risk?

• 1 Visiting at random
• 2 Telling the office where they are and agreeing check-in times
• 3 Working without a phone
• 4 Never reporting in

Training for lone workers helps them to:

• 1 Deal with emergencies and know when to withdraw
• 2 Work longer hours
• 3 Avoid reporting
• 4 Avoid all risks