Special Circumstances

Lone Working
Confined Spaces
Working at Height

Lone Working

Generally - if you shouted for help and no one could hear you - your lone working!

Lone workings is where you are in isolation from other workers

Lone workers have an:

increase risk of violence
worsening likelihood of of harm if you have an accident or illness

It is not often that lone working exists during our operations. Solo working is more common. Solo workers such as Team Leaders, Commanders, RRVs etc may be working alone or independently but still have control measures in place for their own safety.

Control measures may include:

personal radio issue and/or regular welfare calls
shortened solo assignment eg. max of 30 mins or 1 hour
training for those who work solo or alone regularly
GPS tracking
plans for escalation or incident which they are aware off
access to emergency equipment or help as needed

Confined Spaces

Anywhere there is either an oxygen deficiency or a noxious gas in an area with a limited means of access

The most common confined space you'll work in, is the back of an ambulance or treatment centre! Keep areas well ventilated

Working at Height

Avoid where possible!

If it is unsafe, do not go into those areas. All public areas should be safe with appropriate protection

Are people on site working at height? If so, what measures are in place to treat them if they become unwell or injured?

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