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IOSH
Lone Working
Aims
This course will aim to achieve the following:
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To provide information, advice and practical support to anyone who works alone, either in an isolated environment or visiting people away from a colleague supported environment
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To provide training appropriate to the needs of the individual
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To deliver information in a format that allows each participant to develop their own strategies bespoke to the needs of their personal circumstances
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To provide each participant with skills to recognise potential problems and be proactive in risk reduction
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To introduce participants to techniques to deal with conflict and aggression
Content
The content of this course will cover:
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Defining Lone Working
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The legal and personal implications of Health & Safety at Work legislation
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The importance of understanding and undertaking risk assessments and looking at potential risk control measures e.g. walk away policies, potentially violent person list, doubling-up.
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The importance of effectively sharing information
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The significance of effective communication systems and support systems
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Travelling safely on foot, by car or public transport
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The significance of carrying equipment, materials or information that may attract unwanted attention
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Recognising potentially unsafe situations, or situations of deteriorating safety, and considering how to develop effective ‘escape’ strategies
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How to deal with conflict, threatening and aggressive behaviour?
Duration
1 Day
Certification
The course process combines the full range of training medium including, tutor led presentations, group discussion and practical demonstrations.