Kaimahi Working Alone

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Kaimahi Working Alone

There may be an increased risk to kaimahi if they are working alone on site. This may include:

working after hours
attending after hours hui
opening and closing buildings at the start and end of the day
working in a location during the kura day where a kaimahi can’t physically see or talk to other kaimahi.

We consider the risks involved for kaimahi working alone. See Risk Management.

Kaimahi with concerns about working alone may want to discuss their concerns with a senior kaimahi. In an emergency situation, kaimahi call the police.

When working alone during the kura day or after hours, kaimahi take sensible safety precautions, which may include:

having access to a phone
letting other kaimahi know when they are leaving at the end of the day
parking vehicles close to a building entrance and keeping to lit areas, as appropriate
locking all entry points when in a building alone after hours
not approaching or having hui with parents/caregivers or members of the public alone after hours
not engaging in activity that may involve increased risk without someone present (e.g. working at height, using unfamiliar machinery or equipment)
informing someone when going into kura after hours, including contacting them on arrival and departure, and having an agreed plan if contact is not made.

Kaimahi are security conscious to protect themselves and kura property. See Kura Security.

Legislation

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016

Release history: Term 4 2022

Topic Number: 4084	Last Modified Date: 26/03/2024 09:48:40
Topic Version: 1	Published Date: 30/01/2026

Last review	Term 4 2025
Topic type	Core