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Lone Worker Risk Assessment — UK Legal Requirement
Working alone? Describe the job and environment — we write a fully compliant lone worker risk assessment instantly, covering communication protocols, emergency procedures and legal duties.
Used by sole traders, care agencies, cleaning companies and remote teams across the UK
🚨 Lone working is a legal grey area — but the duty is clear. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers to assess the specific risks of lone working. Anyrisks generates a document that satisfies this requirement.
The Legal Duty to Assess Lone Working Risks
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 3) requires every employer — and self-employed person — to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of the risks to their workers. Where employees work alone, the HSE is explicit: lone working must be specifically considered.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a duty of care on employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees, including those working remotely or alone. Failure to have a lone worker risk assessment in place can result in enforcement action, fines, or prosecution if an incident occurs.
Industries with the highest rates of lone working incidents include home care, cleaning, field sales, construction, utilities, delivery and security. Whatever your sector, Anyrisks produces a risk assessment tailored to your specific lone working situation.
How It Works
1. Describe the Job
Tell us the type of work, location (client premises, remote site, public space), hazards present, and whether check-in procedures are already in place.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written lone worker risk assessment covering communication protocols, emergency escalation, site-specific hazards and legal compliance.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download as PDF and Word. Keep it on file, share it with your team, or produce it for an HSE inspection. £29, no subscription.
What It Covers
Every lone worker risk assessment is written in full — addressing the specific risks of working alone in your environment.
Communication protocols and check-in schedules
Emergency escalation procedures and alarm systems
Violence and aggression risk (lone workers in public-facing roles)
Working in client homes or unfamiliar properties
Remote or rural working — poor mobile signal areas
Physical hazards without immediate help available
Medical emergency response when no colleague is present
Night-time and out-of-hours working
Driving alone and vehicle breakdown
Legal duties under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Mental health and wellbeing of lone workers
Site access and egress when working alone
Works For
Any role where a worker operates without direct supervision or colleagues nearby.
What Customers Say
“We had a lone worker incident and realised we had no documentation. Anyrisks let us generate risk assessments for every member of our cleaning team within an afternoon.”
Maria S.
Cleaning company manager, Yorkshire
“I’m self-employed and work alone on domestic sites. Anyrisks gave me something professional to show clients and their insurers.”
Gary W.
Self-employed electrician, Scotland
“Our home care staff were working without lone worker assessments. Anyrisks is fast enough that we could do each worker’s regular assignments separately.”
Amanda L.
Home care agency, Midlands
Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| References Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 | ✓ | ✗ |
| Communication and check-in protocols included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Specific to your role, location and hazards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Emergency escalation procedures included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lone working illegal in the UK?
Lone working is not illegal, but failing to assess and manage the risks of lone working is a legal breach. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment that specifically addresses lone working.
Does this cover lone working in client homes — for example care workers or cleaners?
Yes — mention the type of environment (domestic property, care setting, client premises) and we’ll include the relevant controls for working alone in occupied or unfamiliar premises.
Can I generate assessments for multiple employees?
Yes — each assessment is tailored to the specific job and location you describe. For teams, generate a separate assessment for each role or type of lone working assignment.
Does it cover aggression and violence risk for public-facing lone workers?
Yes — mention that the role involves contact with members of the public, clients, or potentially vulnerable individuals and we’ll include violence and aggression controls.
Is this suitable for my insurer or an HSE inspection?
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant lone worker risk assessment in the standard format. It covers all the areas the HSE and most insurers expect to see documented.
How long does it take?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the lone working situation and Anyrisks produces a complete, legally-compliant risk assessment instantly.