HSE National Policy
HSE Policy and Guidance on Lone Working
Topic:
Lone working
Document Owner:
National director of human resources
National Group:
National health & safety function (policy team)
Effective From: 11 November 2022
It is the policy of the HSE to ensure the safety of lone workers by minimising the related risk and putting in place appropriate measures to improve their safety.
The purpose of this policy is to raise awareness of the risks presented by lone working to managers and employees. To provide a framework to support managers in managing lone working activities in consultation with their employees. To provide evidence based guidance on minimising the risk associated with lone working activities. To outline the responsibilities each employee has in relation to their role as a lone worker.