Lone Working


Webinar: Lone Working: The Law and How to Comply

Discover practical tips and priorities for risk assessments, updating safety policies, and spotting hazards for lone workers, including the real risks of non-compliance and your duty to protect staff. Read More

Assaulting a retail worker is to be made a standalone criminal offence – but unions say the new law is too little too late

A new law is to be introduced making assaulting a retail worker a standalone criminal offence - but unions say the government action is too little too late. Read More

New regulations around flexible working due in April

New working regulations are set to come into force on 6 April allowing employees to request flexible working arrangements from day one of their employment. Read More

90% of retail workers have been abused by customers, survey reveals

90% of retail workers - and 95% of managers - have revealed they have been abused by customers at work - being threatened, punched in the face and hit with a metal basket. Read More

“Widespread and underreported” – study shows extent of harassment in sport

A new survey has found that harassment of those participating in sport and exercise is "widespread and underreported". Read More

Over 90% of stalking victims experience psychological impacts

Research from the University of Kent and Suzy Lamplugh Trust reveals the extent of stalking on victims. Read More

Tesco staff offered bodycams after rise in violent attacks

Tesco’s Chief Executive, Ken Murphy, has announced that staff are to be offered bodycams after abuse rose by a third in the last year. Read More

Webinar: Perfecting Your Lone Working Policy: An Essential Guide to Safety and Success

Join us on October 4th at 11am for an engaging webinar all about perfecting your lone working policy. Explore the essential guide to enhancing safety and success for lone workers, featuring insights, practical tips, and resources to ensure comprehensive protection in today's evolving work landscape. Read More

Taking action on strategies and hybrid working – A summary of the British Safety Council Wellbeing Conference

Last month, an array of speakers presented on critical topics on wellbeing at the British Safety Council Wellbeing conference. Here, we take a look at some of the main topics discussed at the event… Read More

‘Get workers back in the office’ – Employers call to end hybrid working

Over half of employers are encouraging workers to stop hybrid working and get back in the office, a survey has revealed. Read More