A safe working environment is a legal requirement.

“Violence at work” is defined by the Health & Safety Executive as: “any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work.” Physical assaults and verbal attacks are the fastest growing health and safety concern in the workplace, with verbal abuse often a precursor to physical violence.

Lone workers also face risks from their environment or specific tasks they have to carry out. Working at height, with machinery, chemicals, electricity or where other slip, trip or fall hazards exist all contributes to their risk profile.

The introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter Bill in 2008 has helped sharpen the minds of all those responsible for managing lone working teams and is ensuring that professional organisations are seeking to reduce costs and mitigate risks whilst meeting their legal duty of care.

Your legal duty of care

• The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)
• The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations (1999)
• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangers Occurrences Regulations (1995)
• Safety Representatives & Safety Committee Regulations (1977)
• Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act (2007)

Reliance Protect will demonstrate your duty of care and protects your organisation from the increasing costs and risks that arise from operating a mobile workforce. Your lone workers will immediately benefit from increased peace of mind knowing they are better protected and supported 24/7.