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Hazard
Delayed assistance during emergency
Potential Consequence
Worsening of injury
Persons at Risk
Lone worker
Existing Controls
Check-in system and communication device
Additional Controls
Do not permit high-risk tasks as lone work
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Lone Working Hazards & Controls
Review the key hazards, consequences and control measures for Lone Working in a structured professional HSE format.
02
Hazard
Loss of communication
Potential Consequence
Failure to locate worker during emergency
Persons at Risk
Lone worker
Existing Controls
Phone or radio
Additional Controls
Provide alternative arrangements in areas without signal
03
Hazard
Unexpected health or safety incident
Potential Consequence
Delayed response
Persons at Risk
Lone worker
Existing Controls
Risk-based lone-working assessment
Additional Controls
Define maximum check-in interval for the task and location
04
Hazard
Unable to summon help during emergency
Potential Consequence
Delayed response or fatality
Persons at Risk
Lone worker
Existing Controls
Check-in system and communication device
Additional Controls
Establish defined communication and check-in intervals for lone workers
05
Hazard
High-risk task performed alone
Potential Consequence
Lack of control or rescue support
Persons at Risk
Lone worker
Existing Controls
Task risk assessment
Additional Controls
Assess whether high-risk tasks are suitable for lone working
06
Hazard
Communication device out of coverage
Potential Consequence
Loss of contact during emergency
Persons at Risk
Lone worker
Existing Controls
Phone or radio check
Additional Controls
Verify communication coverage in the work area before starting
07
Hazard
Lone worker missing a scheduled check-in
Potential Consequence
Delayed recognition of an emergency
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Set check-in intervals and apply an escalation procedure for missed contact
08
Hazard
Inadequate communication signal in a lone-working area
Potential Consequence
Inability to request emergency assistance
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Verify communication coverage before work and provide an alternative communication method
09
Hazard
High-risk task performed by a lone worker
Potential Consequence
No immediate assistance available following an incident
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Prohibit lone working for high-risk activities and implement a buddy system
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