Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers
Course Number
VEL-1
Time Required*
45 minutes
Assessment
Formal (multiple choice)
Approvals
IIRSM
Every day, thousands of people are exposed to situations where they are left alone in work premises, or when visiting members of the public during their working day.
There are many risks associated with working in isolation and without the support of colleagues, including accidents and violence.
This course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers.
It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.
Recommended System Requirements
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Suitable for:
Care, Education and Commercial
Course
Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers
Duration: 45 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
| Course | Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 1 | Lone Worker Personal Safety: The Basics | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 2 | The Law: Responsibilities | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 3 | Assessing the Risks | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 4 | Personal Safety Solutions | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 6 | Practical Tips to Avoid Conflict | 70 |
| Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers | 7 | Reporting and Recording Incidents | 70 |
