Lone working
Ensuring measures are in place to reduce the risks to staff and students lone working on campus
Introduction
Lone workers are those who work by themselves without close or direct supervision. As there may not be anyone to help or support if things go wrong, lone workers are at a greater risk from hazards impacting their work. An the employer, the University provides training, supervision, monitoring and support in order for lone workers to be as safe as reasonably practicable.
Arrangement and Guidance
The Health, Safety and Compliance Team have produced the following arrangement and guidance documents for lone working on University premises:
Lone Working Arrangement Lone Working Guidance
For further information or advice, please contact the Health, Safety and Compliance Team on ext. 3075, or email hsservicedesk@port.ac.uk.