The number of people working alone is increasing. Lone work does not automatically lead to security risk, but on average there is no doubt that working alone increases vulnerability.

This applies not only to those who regularly work outdoors or man's facilities such as petrol stations and shops but also to social workers, service engineers, nurses, GPs and others whose work takes them out into the community.

The number of people working alone is increasing. Lone work does not automatically lead to security risk, but on average there is no doubt that working alone increases vulnerability.

This applies not only to those who regularly work outdoors or man's facilities such as petrol stations and shops but also to social workers, service engineers, nurses, GPs and others whose work takes them out into the community.

The number of people working alone is increasing. Lone work does not automatically lead to security risk, but on average there is no doubt that working alone increases vulnerability.

This applies not only to those who regularly work outdoors or man's facilities such as petrol stations and shops but also to social workers, service engineers, nurses, GPs and others whose work takes them out into the community.The number of people working alone is increasing. Lone work does not automatically lead to security risk, but on average there is no doubt that working alone increases vulnerability.

This applies not only to those who regularly work outdoors or man's facilities such as petrol stations and shops but also to social workers, service engineers, nurses, GPs and others whose work takes them out into the community.

All these people and others may encounter threats to their safety at some point in their working lives.