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Our Lone Working Policy Template promotes safety and sets guidelines for employees working alone, ensuring their well-being and minimising risks.
1 Overview
1.1 This policy explains how [Company] will protect their staff as far as is reasonably practicable from the risks of lone working.
2 Scope
2.1 All workers of [Company].
2.2 This policy applies to all situations involving Lone Workers arising in connection with their duties and work activities.
3 Principles
3.1 Policy Statement
3.1.1 Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, every employer and employee has rights and responsibilities, to ensure the provision of a safe working environment supported by safe systems of working.
3.1.2 [Company] is committed to providing a safe working environment as far as reasonably practical that meets the needs of its workers. Consideration shall therefore be given to the health and safety implications in respect of lone working.
3.1.3 While [Company] will endeavour to reduce any instances of Lone Working where practicable, working alone is not in itself against the law and it will often be safe to do so. The law requires employers to consider carefully, and then deal with any health and safety risks for people working alone.
3.2 Definition of Lone Working
3.2.1 Individuals are alone at work when they are on their own, they cannot be seen or heard by another worker, cannot expect a visit from another worker for some time and/or where assistance is not readily available when needed. Therefore, lone workers are those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. This includes establishments where:
Only one person works on the premises
One person works separately from others
One person works outside normal hours
3.3 Responsibilities
3.3.1 Line Managers
Ensure that workers comply with this policy
Ensure their workers work in a safe environment
Ensure that workers do not suffer from undue stress as a consequence of lone
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A Lone Working Policy is a document that outlines how an organisation manages and mitigates the risks associated with employees working alone.
It sets out the responsibilities of both the employer and employees to ensure safety, compliance with legal requirements, and appropriate procedures in case of emergencies.
Although not a legal requirement, an effective policy can help to promote a strong safety culture among employees, keeping them safe and reducing the risk of legal issues.
Your lone working policy should be a document that is accessible and easy to understand.
Lone workers and their managers should be familiar with the document and its location.
Issue a copy to new employees who will work alone and to any contractors or temporary workers you use.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Lone working policy template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
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