Personal Safety for Lone Workers

Overview

This course aims to reduce the risks of lone working and help develop safer and more confident practice when working with clients in both community and workplace settings.

Who is Personal Safety for Lone Workers aimed at?

All lone workers

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

On conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:-

• ​Highlight the elements of the Health and Safety at Work Act which relate to personal safety
• Identify the differences between aggressors who are reactionary, intentional or opportunistic
• Discuss the importance of managing our own emotional state when facing potential risk
• Describe the way we can apply the A Proactive Approach to Conflict model to de-escalate a person who is reactionary or diffuse a volatile situation
• Demonstrate how to incorporate the principles of 'active awareness' into our practice in order to protect ourselves against the intentional or opportunist attacker
• Explain a series of strategies which can be applied before we leave, when we arrive in an area, when we arrive at a property and when we enter a property to enhance our personal safety
• Upon entering a property identify and plan your exit or escape route
• Consider the importance of and accessing post-incident support.

What our learners say...

Very beneficial training and trainer explained everything in detail The video clips was beneficial

Well presented with sufficient breaks, delivered well and proactive approach Thank you