Lone Worker Safety Training in brief: Lone Worker Safety Training is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering who counts as a lone worker. It takes approx. 30 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Lone workers have no one nearby to help if something goes wrong, which changes how risk must be managed.
Lone Worker Safety covers what to think about before working alone and the safety measures that should be in place. It also sets out the responsibilities of lone workers and their employers. It is for anyone who works alone, whether they plan to or it simply happens during the day.
Lone Worker Safety Training at a glance
| Course | Lone Worker Safety |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 sets it out at Section 2(2)(c). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- To understand the risks involved with working alone
- To understand what steps to take to reduce the risks of working alone
- Understand what a buddy system is, and what safety mechanisms you can implement to keep you safe
- To know the responsibilities both the employer and the employee have to stay safe
What Lone Worker Safety covers
Before lone working
This section covers what steps should be taken before working alone, including preparing for travel, the risks involved and the protocols to follow should you feel unsafe or at risk.
Safety measures
You will look at the practical measures you should take when working alone, or with people outside of your organisation that you are unfamiliar with.
Responsibilities
The course then covers the responsibilities of the employer and the employee when it comes to processes and procedures to ensure you are safe.
Who should take Lone Worker Safety Training
This course is for any employee who may intentionally, or unintentionally work alone at some point in their working day.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Lone Worker Safety training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Lone Worker Safety course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Lone Worker Safety Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Lone Worker Safety Training cover?
It follows Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
How long does Lone Worker Safety Training take?
Approx. 30 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Lone Worker Safety Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
