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This lone working in security roles safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps security operatives, door supervisors, CCTV/control‑room operators and managers ensure safe lone working.

It covers planning, competence, environment, risk of violence, communication devices, PPE, collective safety measures, emergency arrangements and make‑safe, referencing Private Security Industry Act 2001 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

The checklist supports supervisors to systematically verify that all safety controls are in place, reducing the risk of incidents and ensuring compliance with statutory duties. It can be printed or used digitally on a mobile device, and completed at each shift change.

The template can be adapted for different security environments such as retail premises, corporate buildings, event venues or public transport hubs. It assists managers in meeting their duty of care and provides evidence for inspections or audits. By completing the checklist each shift, any gaps in communication, PPE provision or fatigue management are identified early, reducing the likelihood of incidents and supporting a safe working culture.

Use this checklist by marking Yes, No or N/A for each question at the start of the shift and reviewing any No responses throughout the duty. Immediate corrective action should be taken for any identified deficiency and recorded in the incident log.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑shift checks — confirm all preparations are in place before work begins.
  • Ongoing monitoring — verify communication, welfare and safety during the shift.
  • Post‑shift debrief — record any incidents and ensure equipment is returned.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Private Security Industry Act 2001; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

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Checks covered in this Lone Working in Security Roles checklist

This Lone Working in Security Roles safety checklist template covers 20 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a risk assessment for lone working in security roles been completed and communicated to the operative?
2Is the operative trained and competent in lone working procedures and conflict de‑escalation?
3Is a written lone‑worker policy or procedure in place and signed off for the site?
4Is a daily safety briefing conducted before the shift starts?
5Is the shift start time and location recorded in a check‑in system?
6Is a reliable two‑way radio or mobile phone carried, fully charged and has adequate signal strength at the work location?
7Is a scheduled regular check‑in (e.g., every 30 minutes) arranged and documented?
8Is the work area adequately lit, free from slip, trip or obstruction hazards and suitable weather conditions for outdoor patrols?
9Is the operative provided with appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., high‑visibility vest, body armour) and wearing it?
10Are there clear emergency contact numbers and procedures displayed at the post?
11Is a panic alarm or personal duress device available and tested?
12Is the operative aware of the nearest safe refuge or exit route?
13Is there a system to report and record any violent or aggressive incident immediately?
14Is fatigue or excessive working hours monitored and limited according to duty‑roster guidelines?
15Is the operative provided with regular breaks and access to water and welfare facilities?
16Are any hazardous substances (e.g., cleaning chemicals) stored securely and used according to COSHH where relevant?
17Is the security equipment (e.g., CCTV monitor, access control console) inspected for proper functioning and clear view before use?
18Is the operative instructed to avoid isolated locations where possible and to request backup if needed?
19Is the operative’s mental wellbeing checked during the shift (e.g., stress level, feeling of safety)?
20On completion of the shift, has the operative logged out of systems, returned communication devices and reported any issues?

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Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

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Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

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The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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