POL0039—Working Alone Policy

Description

Working Alone Policy – Because Safety Should Never Be Silent

The Working Alone Policy is more than a document. It is a safeguard for your employees and a clear message that their safety matters—wherever they are. This policy outlines practical, proactive steps that help your organisation manage lone work situations with confidence, clarity, and care.

Because working alone should never mean being left behind.

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Why Your Organisation Needs This Policy

Because Safety Comes First
Working alone introduces specific risks that demand dedicated protocols. This policy ensures those risks are addressed head-on.

Because Prevention Reduces Harm
When workers know what to do, who to contact, and how to act, accidents become less likely—and easier to manage if they occur.

Because You Have a Duty of Care
Australian WHS laws require employers to protect staff. This policy helps meet that obligation while creating a culture of responsibility and respect.

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What the Working Alone Policy Includes

1. Risk Assessment for Lone Work

• Identify tasks and environments where working alone is unsafe.

• Rate and prioritise each risk.

• Reassess conditions regularly as work patterns or environments change.

2. Communication Protocols

• Require scheduled check-ins with a contact person.

• Equip staff with communication tools for emergencies.

• Create escalation plans for missed contact.

3. Safety Equipment and Training

• Provide staff with training on lone worker risks.

• Issue first-aid kits and appropriate safety gear.

• Use location tracking when necessary in high-risk zones.

4. Task Restrictions and Buddy Systems

• Restrict high-risk tasks from being performed alone.

• Introduce buddy systems for hazardous jobs.

5. Clear Responsibilities

• Employees must follow all safety procedures and report concerns.

• Managers must provide training, equipment, and oversight.

• Everyone is responsible for maintaining a safe environment.

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Why Choose This Policy?

• Simple and Effective: Easy to follow, with practical steps for any worksite.

• Legally Aligned: Built to reflect WHS obligations.

• Trusted by Teams: Creates reassurance for workers who spend time alone.

• Proactive by Design: Reduces risk before it becomes a reality.

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Take the Next Step Toward Safer Lone Work

Introduce the Working Alone Policy to create safer, more supportive conditions for your staff. This policy reinforces that no one should face risk in silence. With the right procedures, even isolated roles become connected, protected, and valued.

Because no one should work alone without backup.