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A health and safety guide on lone working for safety representatives from Unison
Many UNISON members work alone as part of their normal day-to-day work, a trend that has increased in recent years. This is as a result of a number of factors, including cutbacks in funding and resources in the public sector. Working alone can put people in a vulnerable position – it may be more difficult for them to summon help if things go wrong or if their health and safety is at risk. Whatever the reason – UNISON believes that members working alone should not be at greater risk in their jobs than other workers.
This guide has been developed to help safety representatives’ and stewards tackle the health and safety issues surrounding lone working. It sets out what employers should do to ensure staff are not put at risk because they work alone.
The guide includes steps which safety representatives can take to check what their employer has done to assess and prevent risks to lone workers, and also gives advice on how to raise any problems they find with their employer.
