The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been widespread and unprecedented, creating more lone workers than ever.
Lone workers, found in a wide range of situations, are defined by the Health and Safety Executive as individuals who work alone without close or direct supervision, and are often more vulnerable to risks that many office-based workers may not experience. Lone workers often conduct their duties behind closed doors, or in remote, isolated and high-risk locations, and are unable to receive immediate support from nearby colleagues.