Lone Working Tracking Systems
Lone workers are defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as "those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision". Lone workers may be people working alone on fixed premises, such as in petrol stations or small shops; people working in separate areas to other employees, such as in separate offices or factories; or people working outside regular hours, such as security staff, maintenance personnel or cleaners.
Also, lone workers may include mobile workers who work away from their fixed base. These employees may provide on site construction services, including electrical, cleaning and maintenance or may be service workers such as social workers, district nurses, drivers, sales representatives or anyone visiting domestic or commercial premises.
Although it is legally acceptable for people to work alone, it is necessary to have practices and procedures in place to identify possible hazards and risks and implement measures to control and manage these.
As well as training and supervision, there are many other ways to protect lone workers against the possible risks and ensure that they are just as well protected as all other workers. Precautions can be put in place to support them in the event of an unforeseeable emergency e.g. a fire, equipment failure, accident or other dangerous circumstance.
