Implementing a lone worker protection solution

1. IMPLEMENTING A LONE WORKER
PROTECTION SOLUTION
A GUIDE
Richard Orders – Worcester Community Housing

2. • 6 million lone workers
• 9,000 recorded attacks on housing staff
• 1 in 10 housing workers taken hostage
STATISTICS

3. • Duty of Care
• Minimise risk to lone workers
• Legislation
WHY?
1. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
2. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
3. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
4. The Health & Safety Offences Act 2008
• Fines / Sentencing

4. PREVIOUSLY…

5. • Tender
• Trial period
• Presentation
HOW?
• Our choice…

6. • Implementation
• Overcoming obstacles
• Staff usage – keeping it high
ROLL OUT
• Training & support

7. • Tangible benefits
• What it means as an employer
• Going forward – the future
SUCCESS?
• Helps fulfil your Duty of Care
• Protects your organisation from ruinous litigation
• Reduction in insurance rates
• Upholds your organisation’s reputation
• Increases staff morale and confidence
• Protects your lone workers!

8. Richard Orders – Worcester Community Housing
THANK YOU
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