Employer obligations for lone worker safety

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As a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) in Australia or New Zealand, the safety and wellbeing of your workers is vital. This responsibility becomes even more critical when your team includes lone workers – those who operate without direct supervision or immediate assistance due to their location, the time of their work, or the nature of their tasks.

Working alone can significantly increase exposure to both physical and psychosocial hazards. Are you confident that you’re doing everything you can to protect these vital members of your workforce and meet your evolving legal obligations?

The challenge for HR leaders, safety officers and employers:

• Navigating complex and varying legal obligations for lone worker safety across Australia and New Zealand.
• Accurately identifying and assessing the specific physical and psychosocial risks faced by their lone workers in diverse roles.
• Establishing reliable communication and monitoring systems to ensure lone workers can access help in emergencies.
• Providing adequate training and resources to equip lone workers with the knowledge and tools for safe work practices.
• Staying informed and compliant with recent and evolving legislative changes, including those related to psychosocial hazards and industrial manslaughter.

Help protect your business and people from risk. Download the Employer obligations for lone worker safety factsheet now.