Do you work alone on the Job? Here’s What You Need to Know.
October 24, 2025
Working alone does not mean working without risk. Whether it is a maintenance tech at a remote facility, a nurse on home visits, or a warehouse employee after hours, lone workers face serious safety challenges that most teams overlook. Lone workers face heightened risk because no one is present to assist if something goes wrong, respond to a call for help, or witness the incident.
If you do not have a solid plan, you are gambling with safety. Learn these five ways to protect lone workers.
- Check-In System- Phone calls, texts, or monitoring apps can all work. What matters is consistency and follow-through.
- Emergency Response Plan- Lone workers should know exactly what to do and who will respond if something goes wrong.
- Training- Focus on situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and recognizing potential hazards before they escalate.
- PPE- When someone is working alone, their protective gear must be tailored to the job and the environment.
- Awareness- If a worker feels something is off, they need to be empowered to stop the task and report concerns without pushback.
Lone workers are often out of sight but cannot be out of mind. Their safety depends on preparation and accountability, not luck.
If you have any questions, please contact the Risk Management Team.