Lone Working Policy

Lone working Policy

Introduction

This policy has been written to include guidance for employers, employees and volunteers. The word employee has been used throughout, but similar good practice also applies to those in a covenantal relationship with the church and to volunteers. Some aspects of the guidance (for example, reference to a line manager) does not usually apply to volunteers or those in a covenantal relationship with the church but the same principles apply. 

A risk assessment should be undertaken of:

• the working practices for a lone worker;
• the working environment provided by the employer for an employee.

The risk assessment would be part of the Health and Safety at Work Policy of an Employing Body and is undertaken by the Line Manager or Management Committee of a lone worker employee. This is available here

Working practices for a lone worker 

Lone workers include those who:

• work away from an office base (e.g., visiting)
• work outside normal working hours (e.g., cleaners)
• are the only person on the premises (e.g., administrator; caretaker)
• work in the same building as colleagues but in a space on their own (e.g., receptionists)

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