Workplace Report (February 2018)

Health & safety news

Lone working guide


Public services union UNISON has published a revised version of its Working alone guide. 


The guide sets out employers’ legal duties and provides guidance on risk assessment, including dynamic risk assessment. Other issues covered include: physical and verbal aggression; use of technology; manual handling; isolated and remote areas; homeworking; visiting people in their homes; domiciliary and homecare workers; and driving. 


www.unison.org.uk/content/uploads/2018/02/24830_Working_Alone_Web.pdf


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