Lone Worker Survey I sympathise with Health & Safety advisers who have identified significant risks facing lone workers, then after introducing a monitoring system find that it is used infrequently. This is particularly evident if the lone worker is using a purpose-built device which has no other use. Devices are often left at work, at […]
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TIME FOR A CHANGE?
I recently had a conversation with an NHS Health & Safety Manager who was considering various options towards the end of a three year contract for a BS8484 accredited solution costing his NHS Trust £120k per year. “Most of our 1,000 lone workers hate all types of monitoring devices and rarely use them. Devices are […]
Lookout Call – Meet the Customers
There are many sectors where Lookout Call can be an important tool for keeping lone workers safe, but we are never more proud than when we are able to support people who are out there working hard to make the world a better place. We work with charities that help to protect the homeless. These […]
Working in Retail: How to Reduce the ...
When we hear the term ‘lone worker’ we often think of the staff members who are venturing off-site to fulfil their work obligations, such as electricians or social workers. We rarely realise that the term also applies to people who work in retail, as they often may work alone for certain periods. The likelihood that […]
Protecting Yourself As A Lone Worker ...
As we embark upon the long winter months, this is a really good time to reflect upon the extra measures we might need to take at this time to ensure we’re safe as lone workers. The days are getting shorter, the mornings are getting darker and the weather is already much colder! The types of […]
