All, I've just had a request from a manager in regards to lone working. The company is looking to implement an afternoon shift in a warehouse where two operators will be based, however if one of the operators is absent from work due to holiday or illness then there will be one operator left to work on his/her own. I've considered signing in at security at the beginning of the shift and then phoning hourly to security, if a call is not received then security will call the number and if still no further response security will visit the building. Am I going in the right direction here or have I missed something glaringly obvious? Any feedback appreciated. Scott.

Here is what I added just-in-case you cant find it. Well along the lines of:- My Unions site has some links to PDF docs that may assist? http://www.unitetheunion...ources/lone_working.aspx Maybe some form of work place consultation on this issue would guide you as to how far you need to go and what is practical given the various forms of lone working that may be involved. You may find that quite simple forms of communication (rechargeable two-ways or mobile panic buttons?) will be needed and a good chat will make your workforce feel included and valued. Any good Manager will value an in-depth report with conclusions and suggestions, then they can advise as to how far they feel they need to go with this issue. All the best. Phil.