Overview

This awareness-level course is designed to help front-line workers, supervisors, and management understand the risks associated with working alone or in isolation and how to effectively manage them. Through our interactive module and real-world examples, learners will gain practical strategies to identify potential hazards, maintain communication, and respond to emergencies. The course equips participants with the knowledge needed to assess risk levels, implement control measures, and create safer, more resilient work environments for those who work alone.

Why Take the Working Alone or In Isolation Course

• Understand the unique challenges and risks associated with working alone or in isolation.
• Learn to create and follow reliable check-in processes to reduce risks when working alone.
• Learn the regulatory definition of working alone or in isolation and clarify the roles and responsibilities.
• Identify common hazards and how they impact those working alone.
• Apply learning through real-world scenarios and practical examples.
• Build the knowledge needed to support and protect those who work alone or in isolation.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Describe the responsibilities of employers, supervisors, and workers in working alone or in isolation situations.
• Identify commons hazards and risks face by lone workers.
• Conduct a point of care risk assessment.
• Apply strategies and check-in procedures to reduce risks and improve safety.

Target Audience

Front-line, Supervisors, Managers, Senior Leadership, H&S Professionals