Training

Lone worker protection date

by Mark Rowe

‘Lone workers should be at no greater risk than other employees’ according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). However, there are many workers in security roles subjected to unacceptable levels of abuse, aggression or violence and this risk can be increased when lone working. So say the organisers of the Lone Worker Safety Expo Conference, at The King’s Fund, in central London on October 15. Readers of Professional Security Magazine can take advantage of a 10pc discount off the already reduced rate for security personnel.

The day will seek to answer; how do organisations ensure that they are fulfilling their responsibilities for the safety, security and mental wellbeing of their lone workers? The event that brings together specialists to share their knowledge and experience.

Nicole Vazquez the organiser and host says: “Last year was extremely well received with the level of positive feedback being overwhelming. It seems that we hit just the right note, with our combination of education and interaction.”

The 2019 event will be opened by Barbara Hockey, Head of the Vulnerable Workers Team for the Health and Safety Executive. Nicole Vazquez adds: “We are thrilled that the HSE are engaging with the lone worker conversation. Their input and guidance is vital, helping to ensure that organisations recognise the importance of managing the specific risks that can affect remote or isolated workers.”

The main conference in the morning, will have speakers discussing issues such as realistic risk mitigation, security risks in the UK and abroad and the potential mental health implications for lone workers. Duncan Spencer, Head of Advice and Practice for IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) will be sharing insights from IOSH’s research and will then be joining the panel for a group led discussion on ‘A Cohesive Approach to Lone Worker Risk Control’. He will be joined by Spencer Lee, H&S Manager at Arsenal Football Club, and Chief Inspector Patrick Holdaway from the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC), among others.

The afternoon will see a selection of interactive workshops for delegates to choose from including a case study from Sean Elson of law firm Pinsent Masons LLP, looking at the implications of an organisation not fulfilling their legal responsibilities.

With statistics showing that violence and aggression against staff is on the increase in most sectors, Nicole Vazquez and the team from Worthwhile Training will be inviting delegates to take part in a drama-based workshop, looking at ways to provide effective training to staff, equipping them with the skills to defuse aggression, and protect themselves. Other workshops offer a chance to further explore ways to manage the wellbeing of your remote workers with the team from Anker Marsh and a very practical session on reducing security and personal safety risks for travelling staff.

Nicole, pictured, sums up: “Our aim is to make this event the one place that people attend for advice and guidance on all things lone working – a one-stop-shop so to speak. Although lone working is now on most organisations’ agenda, it still seems that a lot of people are not looking at the breadth of the risks, or if they are, there is still confusion about the best way to manage both the risks and lone workers themselves.

“We are hoping that managers and those responsible for lone or remote workers will take this opportunity to engage with experts in the field. The day is interactive from the very beginning, so if you are going to attend, please come along armed with questions.”

Visit www.loneworkersafetyexpo.com.

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