Assessment: Introduction to Lone Worker Safety

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01: Which piece of legislation requires employers to provide a safe place of work? *

• Employment Rights Act 1996
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Equality Act 2010
• Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act

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02: What does HSE stand for? *

• Human Services Executive
• Health Safety & Environment
• Health & Safety Executive
• Health Survey for England

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03: What specific legislation in the UK protects lone workers? Health & Safety at Work Act *

• Employment Rights Act 1996
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
• Health & Safety at Work Act
• There is no specific legislation, but there is a statutory duty

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04: The UK is the most advanced market in the world when it comes to understanding the topic of lone worker risks *

• True
• False

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05: What is the most important advantage of using GPS/GSM devices? It shows the employer is willing to spend money on their employees *

• It shows the employer is willing to spend money on their employees
• Reduces insurance costs for Lone Workers
• Shows the precise location of the device
• Another box ticked on a form!

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06: What is the overall aim of BS 8484? *

• Making sure an employer can't be sued
• Helps an employer’s reputation
• Ensuring an effective Police response
• Ensures employee peace of mind

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07: What does ARC stand for? *

• Australian Research Counci
• Alarm Receiving Centre
• Audit and Risk Committee
• Aspect Ratio Control

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08: Lone workers are at greater risk because: *

• They might not look after themselves on their own
• They might not do the job properly on their own
• They may not have anyone to help or support them if things go wrong
• They might skive off

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09: The law says that employers must assess and control the risks in their workplace: *

• True
• False

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10: A specific, separate risk assessment for Lone Workers is a legal requirement *

• Yes, it is, and must be documented
• There is no legal requirement to conduct a specific, separate risk assessment for lone workers
• It depends on internal company policies

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11: Which of these are reliable sources of information for safety at work? *

• The Health and Safety Executive
• The British Safety Council
• Trade Union websites
• All of the above

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12: Which is true of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Security Systems Policy? *

• Permits accredited ARCs to be granted a Unique Reference Number
• Gives a reference number to reduce insurance costs
• Gives a dedicated customer support number

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13: What is the main advantage of the NPCC URN system? *

• Enables an ARC to bypass the usual 999 route
• Someone else does the report filing for you
• An operator will tell you what to do

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14: Employers of lone workers should work with suppliers who comply with which standard? *

• BS 8484
• BS 25700
• BS 76005:2017

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15: It is a legal requirement that employers ony use contractors that comply with BS 8484 *

• True
• False
• Only if they are a tax payer funded employer

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