Lone Worker Legislation & Policy

Ensure you’re up to date with the legislation and policies surrounding lone workers and the current regulations in your area.

Different countries, provinces and states all have their own unique legislation and policies required for lone workers. Some you are legally bound to comply with, while others are recommendations and best practice.

Below are articles that relate to lone worker protection requirements in your local area. You can also learn how our lone worker app can be used to adhere to local legislation on policies.

Or to go directly to the relevant country use the links below:

United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand

Lone Worker Policy

Last Updated on: March 8, 2023 by Ok Alone

If your business employs workers who are not directly supervised and at risk of accident or injury you are required, by law in some jurisdictions and according to occupational health and safety regulations in others, to have a lone worker policy in place to protect them. It is the employer’s duty to assess risks to lone workers and take steps to avoid or manage the risks. Some companies ignore these obligations and should a worker suffer injury while on duty without lone worker monitoring in place, may face severe consequences.

The Most Common Workplace Safety Policy Violations

Last Updated on: March 8, 2023 by Ok Alone

The transport and logistics industry employs workers in a diverse range of occupations: truck drivers, courier and postal delivery drivers and warehouse workers, to name a few. Each of these occupations carries a relatively high risk of accident or injury, and it’s challenging for employers to find ways to keep staff safe on the job.

You Can’t Afford Not to Have a Lone Worker Safety System

Last Updated on: March 8, 2023 by Ok Alone

8 Reasons Why you can’t Afford Not to Have Lone Worker Safety Systems

Lone worker safety systems are not only the right thing to do from a moral standpoint – they can reduce your business’ operational costs! Workers in the construction and engineering industries are frequently working alone and in high risk circumstances. Investing in their safety will pay off in many ways.

Looking after retail staff who work alone

Last Updated on: June 15, 2023 by Ok Alone

Retail is less regulated than other high risk industries, but it has its share of risks too. Retail is public facing. You don't know who is coming in off the streets. Combined with long opening hours, cash handling and sometimes staff working on their own you end up with some significant safety challenges.