Lone workers should not be at more risk than other employees. This may require extra risk-control measures. Precautions should take account of normal work and foreseeable emergencies, e.g. fire, equipment failure, illness and accidents. Employers should identify situations where people work alone and ask questions such as:
1. Does the workplace present a special risk to the lone worker?
2. Is there a safe way in and a way out for one person? Can any temporary access equipment which is necessary, such as portable ladders or trestles, be safely handled by one person?
3. Can all the plant, substances and goods involved in the work be safely handled by one
person? Consider whether the work involves lifting objects too large for one person or whether more than one person is needed to operate essential controls for the safe running of equipment.
4.Is there a risk of violence?
5.Are women especially at risk if they work alone?
6.Are young workers especially at risk if they work alone?
7.Is the person medically fit and suitable to work alone?
8.What happens if the person becomes ill, has an accident or there is an emergency?
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