Roughly 22% of the working population spend time ‘Lone Working,’ ie, isolated in any environment or building. Employees can become victims of verbal abuse, harassment, threat and even physical violence, when working alone. Katy* is a 22 year old social worker from South Wales. She regularly works alone, and feels that despite being aware of
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Think you know how to stay safe when Lone Working?
There are an estimated 6.8 million Lone Workers in the UK (Lone working is defined as being isolated in any environment/building) – that’s about 22% of the working population. With figures so high, it’s vital to stay safe when working alone. Through the HASAW Act 1974/Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, it is an organisation’s
2 Incredible Volunteers: the Reward of Helping Others
Volunteering is increasingly common in the UK. Last year, we wrote about Tia, who volunteered with charitable organisation, Home-Start. This year, in honour of Volunteers Awareness Week, (1st -7th June), we’ve spoken to two volunteers in Wales, who share their stories about helping in their local community. Daniel is a student of English Literature and
