Employers have specific duties to protect lone workers, who can feel vulnerable when out on the road. These lone workers face unique risks to their physical and mental safety, especially when driving.
E-Training World’s new online driver training module is specifically designed for lone workers, helping them understand how to look after themselves when spending long periods alone at work and feel safe and connected to the business.
“Lone workers face particular risks, especially when out on the road,” comments Graham Hurdle, managing director of E-Training World. “Boredom can be a particular challenge, which can be very dangerous when driving. Driving long distances alone can also be draining, increasing the risk of driver distraction.
“Driving is a very mentally demanding task, as drivers must be able to react to what’s in front of them in a split second. If lone workers find their concentration drifting, they should stop and do something other than driving, then return to the road when their concentration is restored.”
The Lone Worker Safety online driver training module highlights the importance of regular check-ins and the range of safety devices and apps with panic buttons, fall detection, and GPS tracking, which can help protect and reassure lone workers and their employers.
“Lone working can cause work-related stress and affect people’s mental health,” Graham continued. “It can be easy for lone workers to forget to look after themselves and, for example, just keep driving even if they feel unwell, as there is no one to step in and support them.
Our training module reminds lone workers that they must take care of their own health and safety, as well as that of others who may be harmed by their actions at work, including while driving. Employers must also have emergency procedures in place for lone workers, including ensuring that lone workers carry first-aid equipment and are trained to use it.
By training drivers in Lone Worker Safety, employers can demonstrate their commitment to protecting their lone workers and proactively managing risk across their organisation.”
E-Training World is the company that pioneered online driver profiling and training. As well as serving some of the largest fleet operators in the UK, they provide branded/white-labelled systems to many of the best-known companies in the fleet sector. These include insurance companies, fleet management specialists, accident management providers, driver training businesses, vehicle rental specialists and other fleet sector suppliers.
To find out more, visit https://e-trainingworld.com/.
