Say this
- If you are out of sight and earshot of others, you are a lone worker. That includes staying back to finish a job.
- Before you start, check your phone or radio works where you will be. Basements, plant rooms and tanks often have no signal.
- Check in at the agreed times. If you miss one, we will call you, then send someone. Missing a check-in is not a small thing.
- Some jobs are never done alone. Confined spaces, live electrical work and heavy lifts need a second person.
- Stick to your limits. If the job turns out bigger or riskier than planned, stop and call. Don't push on alone.
- If you feel unsafe with a member of the public, walk away and call for help. Use the code word if you can't speak freely.
- At the end of your shift, sign out or call in. Nobody goes home until we know everyone is out.
Ask the crew
- What are your check-in times tonight, and who are you calling?
- What happens if you miss a check-in?
- Name two jobs you must never do alone.
- What is our code word, and when would you use it?
Show them
- The alarm device or radio, and how to raise an alarm with it.
- The check-in log and the written steps for a missed call.
- The emergency numbers and site address posted at the work location.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Sources
- WSH Guidelines on Personal Flotation Devices: Life Jackets, WSH Council.
- Protecting lone workers (INDG73), UK HSE.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
