How long does it take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

Lone Working and Personal Safety

Name: Lone Working and Personal Safety
Price: 9.60 GBP

Planning lone work, check-ins, opening and closing safely, aggression, robbery and reporting incidents.

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A man working late alone in a dark office — Photo: Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash

About 30 to 45 minutes
3 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 15 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Staff who open or close alone, work night shifts, deliver, clean or visit clients on their own.

The 3 modules

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01
Who lone workers are and the law
A lone worker is anyone who works by themselves without close or direct supervision.
02
Planning safe lone work
Most lone-working risks can be managed with good planning, clear procedures and simple equipment.
03
Personal safety, violence and aggression
Lone workers who deal with the public can face aggression. Staying calm, keeping your distance and having a plan reduce the risk.

Course content based on the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and HSE guidance.

The final test

15 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 11 correct answers (73%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free

Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: Lone Working and Personal Safety

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole Lone Working and Personal Safety course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about lone working

Who is this course for?: Staff who open or close alone, work night shifts, deliver, clean or visit clients on their own.
How long does it take?: About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.