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A security guard alone on a site at night gets attacked by people robbing the cooper from the site or a farm worker alone in a field traps an arm in an implement or even a tree surgeon working alone has an incident with a chainsaw. All are examples of lone workers seriously injured. But what can they do to help themself?


What is the best way to get help, the best method of giving the location, the best things to do to treat their own injuries while they wait for help. Are you trained? or have you as an employer had your staff trained?


The Health and Safety executive is very clear on this.


"An employer must put emergency procedures in place and train lone workers in how to use them. Your risk assessment may indicate lone workers should:

  • carry first aid equipment
  • receive first aid training, including how to use first aid on themselves
  • have access to adequate first aid facilities"


When we looked around we found that there are no courses out there for lone workers that have serious injuries and what they should do about it. So we designed one. The Lone worker - seriously injured course is a level 3 course run over a half day, looking at isolated incidents where a major or catastrophic injury has occurred when no one is around to help.

Lone workers can face a range of challenges and risks, including accidents, injuries, and health emergencies. They may also be more vulnerable to violence or harassment, particularly if they work in isolated or high-risk locations. Employers have a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of their lone workers, which may involve providing training, equipment, and support to help them manage risks and respond to emergencies.


This course is aimed at any lone workers in any industry but may be more applicable to:

  • Agriculture
  • Power or Gas networks
  • Forestry
  • Security staff
  • Emergency services


This course is normally delivered bespoke to an organisation but a few public access courses are available. If you wish to know more please do contact us.

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