I was interested by a competitors service which they describe proudly as not offering an ‘impersonal call centre’ to respond to alarms. Automated Lone Worker systems come in various flavours, but they all depend upon the reliability of humans to act as alarm Responders. In my experience, employers often experience great difficulty in identifying staff […]
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Buddy System vs Lookout Call
In theory, a Buddy System should work. All the lone worker has to do is remember to ‘check in’ with nominated colleagues at agreed times, before and after each appointment/task or journey. In practise, it usually doesn’t work because life gets in the way. Things can happen unexpectedly and it is very easy for a […]
GROSS NEGLIGENCE – NEW LEGAL GUIDELINES
Prison sentences for anyone convicted of gross negligence manslaughter are to be increased amid concern that offenders have been getting off much too lightly. Judges are being asked to consider life in prison for the most serious offenders, with a key recommendation they should serve at least 18-years before being eligible for parole. For the […]
Health & Safety Executive to Face More B
Welcome to our Industry Insight blog series inspired by articles and comment on the web. In this blog, we focus on the potential impact of further budget cuts to the Health & Safety Executive. The Health & Safety Executive’s 2016/17 Business Plan reveals that the organisation is due for further business cuts; part of an ongoing […]
The Benefits of Remote Working For Both ...
Welcome to our Industry Insight blog series inspired by articles and comment on the web. In this blog, we take a look at the benefits of remote working for both staff and companies. Lone Working has been on the increase for several years as organisations reach out to clients and minimises the need for […]