New guidance from the HSE on lone working

HSE has published “Protecting lone workers: How to manage the risks of working alone”.  https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg73.htm  This guidance explains how to keep lone workers healthy and safe. It is for anyone who employs lone workers, or engages them as contractors etc, including self-employed people or those who work alone.

The updated guidance contains:

• a new section on how to protect lone workers from the risk of work-related violence
• more information on how managers should keep in touch with lone workers
• new advice on the impact lone working can have on stress, mental health and wellbeing