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#1 Posted : 19 September 2006 14:46:00(UTC)
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Posted By shaun cooper
A client runs a very succesfull up and coming transfer station in the North West and wants to employ a security guard for non-operational periods. Other than a 'lone worker risk assessment' is there any other regs or legals he needs to comply with, any highlighted publications will help.
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#2 Posted : 19 September 2006 17:45:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dave Wilson
Depends if he is contracted or directly employed?
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#3 Posted : 21 September 2006 15:39:00(UTC)
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Posted By shaun cooper
He will be directly employed.
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#4 Posted : 21 September 2006 15:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Thompson CMIOSH
crime and disorder bill will be relevent as will pace
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#5 Posted : 21 September 2006 16:04:00(UTC)
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Posted By shaun mckeever
He must be familiarised with site fire safety instructions and must have basic fire safety training i.e. what action to take on discovering a fire and on hearing the fire alarm. Any training given must be recorded.
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#6 Posted : 21 September 2006 16:20:00(UTC)
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Posted By andymak
It could be easier if they came from a security company rather than were employed direct.
If you employ a specialist company they should have generic loneworker documentation for their people, which can be amended for your particular site.
Also by not employing directly you avoid any issues regarding SIA licensing as changes in legislation have placed additional responsibilities on companies who directly employ security personnel. I would suggest taking a look at http://www.the-sia.org.uk/home for details on licensing.
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#7 Posted : 21 September 2006 16:37:00(UTC)
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Posted By Renny Thomson
Consider as well the need for a night worker health assessment
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