Bite-sized Learning Sessions

Lone Working: Understanding the Risks

Lone Working- Understanding the Risks
Lone working is a common part of driver and rider training, but it can carry real risks. This session explores what lone working means, the potential dangers involved, and how greater awareness can help you stay safe and prepared.

Are you a lone worker? What is the definition of a lone worker? Is being a lone worker an issue, and does it come with any risks? In this session, we explore this important topic to ensure driver and rider trainers are aware of the potential dangers associated with lone working and what it means for you.

There will be a case study and questions at the end of the session to help you apply these concepts to your everyday training.

Why Attend This Session?

  • Understand what lone working means in the context of driver and rider training
  • Explore the risks and challenges faced by lone workers
  • Learn how to identify and reduce potential hazards
  • Build awareness and confidence in managing lone working situations
  • Includes a case study and knowledge-check questions
Basic info

Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

This Session Includes:

  • PDF of the presentation
  • Digital certificate of completion
Intended audience
  •  Driver Trainers, ADIs and PDIs who regularly work alone with pupils

  • Trainers new to the profession who want to understand lone working risks from the outset

  • Those seeking greater awareness of personal safety and risk management

  • Trainers who want practical guidance they can apply to everyday training situations

  • Anyone responsible for managing their own safety while working independently

No previous lone working or safety training is required.

What are Bite-sized Learning Sessions?
Live online sessions that provide short, focused training on a wide range of topics relevant to driver and rider trainers. Each session is delivered by an industry expert and designed to be affordable, accessible, and time-efficient. These sessions are ideal for building knowledge, staying professionally up to date, and working towards further qualifications. They offer a convenient way to complete CPD without the need for travel or significant time commitments. Designed for medium-sized groups, usually accommodating 20 to 40 attendees, with minimal interaction.
How To Attend
This session is delivered via Zoom, allowing Driver Trainers to join from the comfort of their own home or office. Zoom is a widely used video conferencing platform that enables live, interactive participation without the need for travel. The Zoom link will be sent on the working day before the session and again 30 minutes before the session starts. Please ensure you are able to access and navigate Zoom before the session starts. If you’re unable to join due to technical issues, we cannot guarantee a place on an alternative session.
Lone Working- Understanding the Risks

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What are Bite-sized Learning Sessions?

Live online sessions that provide short, focused training on a wide range of topics relevant to driver and rider trainers. Each session is delivered by an industry expert and designed to be affordable, accessible, and time-efficient. These sessions are ideal for building knowledge, staying professionally up to date, and working towards further qualifications. They offer a convenient way to complete CPD without the need for travel or significant time commitments. Designed for medium-sized groups, usually accommodating 20 to 40 attendees, with minimal interaction.

How To Attend

This session is delivered via Zoom, allowing Driver Trainers to join from the comfort of their own home or office. Zoom is a widely used video conferencing platform that enables live, interactive participation without the need for travel. The Zoom link will be sent on the working day before the session and again 30 minutes before the session starts. Please ensure you are able to access and navigate Zoom before the session starts. If you’re unable to join due to technical issues, we cannot guarantee a place on an alternative session.

Course requirements

To take part, you’ll need: