Managing Lone Workers Ensuring Your Staff’s Safety Workshop: 07 Oct 2011

If you are responsible for staff that happen to work alone, you, as an employer must undertake a risk assessment of their duties, taking into account the special circumstances of lone workers.  Lone workers should not be at more risk than any other member of staff.

This workshop has been designed for managers, supervisors and team leaders to assist them in understanding their duty of care under the Health & Safety at Work legislation and to identify the potential risks, formulate a risk assessment and meet compliance needs to ensure all lone working members of staff are fully trained and steps are taken to reduce personal safety risks.

Date: 07 October 2011

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 noon

Location: Holywood

Cost: £149.00 (+ VAT)

Who is this workshop recommended for?

Managers, supervisors and team leaders who need a clear understanding of their key responsibilities in terms of lone working for staff.  These responsibilities include their contribution to primary measures (such as policy, procedures and risk assessment of job roles) and their management of incidents involving workplace violence (tertiary measures).

Workshop Outline:

The workshop will increase attendees understanding of the vital role they play for lone working staff.  It consists of two main elements: the prevention and management of violence through risk assessment of job roles (primary measures) and post incident management (tertiary measures).

On completion of the workshop, attendees will have developed a better understanding of strategies used in assessing and reducing the risk of violence for lone working staff and will be equipped with the skills needed for supporting lone working staff in the event of a work related incident.  The workshop will cover the following key objectives:

• Identifying the factors which contribute to making a safer environment for staff and customers or service users to operate within – risk assessments.
• Appreciation of the legislation and policies in relation to lone working.
• Developing and sharing of good practice.
• Preparing for potential incidents (the “what if” scenario.)
• Supporting staff following an incident of work related violence, (post-incident management).

Attendees will be awarded an internal certificate in Lone Working for Managers, valid for 2 years.

Facilitator:

Will Holland – Head of Training, Quell

Over the years Will has had a vast amount of experience within various sectors in dealing with aggressive natures, lone working and personal safety.  He has actively worked with several associations and organisations in implementing this training.  He advocates training which employs realistic and proven skills and techniques, which can help protect the organisation and staff from litigation or damaged reputation.

Comments from attendees who have completed this training:

“Clearly outlined my roles and responsibilities in relation to the employment of lone workers”.

“Clear, concise, well organised and interesting.  The training was tailored to real events”.

“Very relevant and informing, highlighting main issues at my level of management”.

Read this Blog:

http://www.quelltraining.com/what-is-a-dynamic-risk-assessment-in-relation-to-lone-working/1559/

To book a place call Hilary on 02890 425424 or email us at info@quelltraining.com