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Lone Workers
> Before Leaving The Office
> On Your Approach
> When You Arrive
> Upon Your Return

> Dealing With Harmful Substances
> Personal Safety Guidelines

Dealing With Harmful Substances

1. Before entering a property look for key indicators – silver foil, needles and syringes in the garden – the dilapidated state of the property.
2. Have a torch to hand – chances are the power will be off.
3. Enter the property one at a time – don’t all pile in – let one person do the recce – no need for everyone to be put at risk.
4. On entry STOP and LOOK. Look UP, in front and DOWN.
5. Watch where you walk. If possible wear think soled shoes or boots.
6. Do not sit on any soft surfaces – chairs, beds etc.
7. Do not use banister rails etc and touch as few surfaces as possible.
8. Open doors and allow time for any ambushes to fall! Before you enter the room.
9. If you see signs of substance abuse STOP – put your hands in your pockets and leave.
10. As you leave re trace your steps
11. Inspect everything before you touch it – light switches and door handles etc.
12. Call professional cleaning services.
13. If you enter a property with a ‘funny’ smell either leave of ventilate the property.
14. If you see suspicious substances do not do the ‘Police’ thing and test a sample on your tongue!
15. If you are entering properties like this on a regular basis visit the doctor and get a Hepatitis injection – it may be free or it may cost a small sum – excellent for piece of mind.