Lone working: what every SME needs to know

Many employers assume lone working only applies to staff working remotely or in isolated locations. In reality, anyone who works without close or direct supervision may be classed as a lone worker.

Whether it's a delivery driver, a property manager conducting viewings, a security guard, an engineer working on-site, or an employee working alone in an office after hours, lone working is common across UK businesses.

Many businesses make the mistake of assuming lone working is low risk or perhaps is not something they need to have anything in place for. But by not having proper training, risk assessments and procedures in place, it can place both the employee and the business at risk...