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Question Regarding Being Left Alone In The Office

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Syze
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Question Regarding Being Left Alone In The Office

Post by Syze »

Our Caller's Office is open until 8PM on a Wednesday now and I've been doing it in the evenings. I'm left alone in the building from 6:15. is this right?
drb
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Re: Question Regarding Being Left Alone In The Office

Post by drb »

Nope! 2 people pending risk assessment on "lone working". To be honest it should be 2 people. Speak to your rep and insist on registering disagreement on H&S!
Syze
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Re: Question Regarding Being Left Alone In The Office

Post by Syze »

Brilliant! Can't wait to point this out! :nana Is there any official documentation anywhere?
drb
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Re: Question Regarding Being Left Alone In The Office

Post by drb »

Try this and print off.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/workalone.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lounge Lizard
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Re: Question Regarding Being Left Alone In The Office

Post by Lounge Lizard »

drb wrote:Try this and print off.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/workalone.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Applies equally to rural driving duties. :nana