Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers

This online course is supplied by VideoTile Learning and offered through Phoenix STS. VideoTile’s current course catalogue records the following recognition for its Introduction To Personal Safety For Lone Workers course: IOSH & IIRSM Approved. The supplier’s course recognition is separate from Phoenix STS activities accredited by the CPD Standards Office. Certificate and assessment requirements are stated on this page.

Course Overview

Every day, thousands of people are exposed to situations where they are left alone in work premises, when visiting members of the public during their working day, or working from home. There are many risks associated with working in isolation, without the support of colleagues. These risks can include accidents and violence.

About This Course

Every day, thousands of people are exposed to situations where they are left alone in work premises, when visiting members of the public during their working day, or working from home. There are many risks associated with working in isolation, without the support of colleagues. These risks can include accidents and violence.

This course acts as an introduction to personal safety for lone workers and applies to those that work alone within business premises, mobile workers and homeworkers. It covers the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees, some of the common security precautions that can be implemented, practical steps you can take to avoid conflict in lone worker situations and other elements that can contribute to lone worker safety.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• agency collaboration and issues associated with attending remote locations, including travel. State where to go for additional training and guidance provided by both internal and external agencies.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is aimed at anyone who works alone or manages people that work alone.

Using this Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers course in Ireland

This online course can support Irish workplace training records for employees, supervisors, managers and contractors who need structured workplace awareness training. It is useful where an employer wants a consistent awareness module, a refresher option or a documented learning record that can be assigned to staff without arranging a classroom session.

The course should still be matched to the learner's role, the work activity, the site risk assessment and any local procedures. Online training is strongest when it is used alongside supervision, workplace instruction and practical checks where the topic involves equipment, physical tasks or site-specific controls.

Phoenix STS presents this course for Irish learners and employers. The course content, assessment requirements and completion evidence are explained on this page so employers can review them before assigning the course to staff.

Course information

The course introduces personal safety for staff working alone on premises, travelling or visiting others, and working from home. It covers risk factors, responsibilities, dynamic risk assessment, multi-agency working, remote locations, security precautions, avoiding conflict, reporting incidents and sources of guidance. It is intended for lone workers and their managers. Learners can study at their own pace. Related topics include Display Screen Equipment, Conflict Resolution and Sales Skills. Each of the 7 modules requires 70%. Review the full module list, system requirements and duration on this page before enrolling.

Certificate and completion evidence

After successful completion of the course and assessment, the online course platform issues a certificate. It identifies Phoenix STS Ltd as the issuer and records the learner's name, course title, award date and a validation code. The supplier certificate records completion of the course.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers course suitable for?

It is suitable for learners whose role, workplace or training matrix requires awareness of introduction to personal safety for lone workers. Employers should decide suitability by looking at the role, risk assessment and any sector-specific requirements.

Is this course enough on its own?

It depends on the topic and the learner's role. Online training can provide useful awareness and evidence of completion, but practical tasks, equipment use and site-specific procedures may still need local instruction, supervision or practical training.

What evidence does the learner receive?

The course content, module assessment requirements and certificate details are provided on this page. After successful completion of the course and assessment, the learner receives a certificate through the online course platform.

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