Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers 

This 45 minutes* interactive online session allows the delegate to work at their own pace.  The course is broken down into modules consisting of short videos followed by multiple choice questions.  

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.  

*The duration of the course is based on the video content, and does not allow for thinking time.

Suitable Audience

An introductory session for Council Clerks and Officers that work alone either within a business premise or at home.  

Course Modules 

The Modules for the Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers are: 

Module 1 - Lone Worker Personal Safety: The Basics 

Module 2 - The Law - Responsibilities 

Module 3 - Assessing the Risks 

Module 4 - Personal Safety Solutions 

Module 5 - Practical Tips to Avoid Conflict 

Module 6 - Reporting and Recording Incidents 

Module 7 - Final Test

2024/25 Prices 

*The Berkshire ALC Executive are currently paying training costs on the behalf of their Member Councils, but should the Member Council cancel their session within 14 days of the course date, all costs will be charged to the Member Council for payment.