H&S Knowledgable Types - Night Lone Working

[Silent1]

At my current job, i work 7pm - 7am alone with no supervision / cctv / security patrols, when i joined there were 2 of us working nights, after 3 months my colleague went back to days, as was planned.
Since then i have been working alone, whereas the other night shift have at least 2 people, throughout the industry no-one else works alone and they aren't allowed to.
This also means i'm unable to take any breaks as due to the unplanned nature of the job i can't leave my desk
Is this a legal thing or just a company policy?

The job is breakdown control. (Basically the AA for refrigeration systems on trailers etc.)

[Silent1]

taffyracer said:

personally i think this is a load of bollox, H&S is taking over the world, the only reason in my view for there ever to be accompanied workers is if they are working in areas of possible harm, ie. you NEED a 2nd person to be present to ensure safety, sitting at a desk is NOT dangerous

Edited by taffyracer on Sunday 10th February 20:17

Indeed and i agree, but my current employer has taken the piss with everything for the past year or so, so now i'm just playing their game.

Things like, they claimed we only got 8 days holiday a year because we work 4 on 4 off, christmas was standard pay etc.
If they didn't take the piss, i wouldn't care as frankly it's more hassle that it's worth, i'd rather enjoy my job and get on with it than moan about stuff.