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As an employer, it’s your duty to keep all your employees as safe as possible at work even when they are working alone or off-site. To do this, you need to do some very serious thinking which is captured in the form of a lone worker risk assessment. In this article, we’ll discuss how employers should go about risk assessments for lone workers as the first step towards keeping them as safe as possible during their workdays.

In this months ‘Ask the Expert’ we are talking to POC (push to talk over cellular) service provider, PTTi about their latest software innovations, tackling the confusion around POC and how they are leading the way with their Know More & Do More motto.

You want to create a healthy, safe workplace for all your employees, and to do so, you’re required to develop a set of policies and procedures. But what is a lone worker policy, what should it cover, and how often should you revise it? Our introduction to lone worker policies answers these questions and more.

Lone workers are people who work on their own without “close or direct supervision.” This means that they are exposed to a higher level of risk, and the UK’s lone working legislation provides guidelines on employers’ responsibilities towards lone workers.

A body-worn camera is a compact wearable device that captures and transmits both sound and video information. This means that when the footage it captures is viewed, whether in real time or after the situation, there is strong evidence showing what occurred. In some environments, body-worn cameras can be integrated with CCTV and two way radios to trigger an emergency recording. The purpose of body-worn cameras varies slightly from sector to sector, so we’ll examine some examples to demonstrate its uses.

Lone workers are people who cannot be seen or heard by colleagues or supervisors. While they work, there is no direct supervision. In addition to injuries or illness, lone workers can also fall victim to violence. It is estimated that there are between 123 and 205 assaults every day on lone workers. Lone worker safety is of concern, because nobody else is present to help them and other people are not aware of any crises they may encounter.

When it comes to health and safety in the workplace, being proactive is key. Rather than waiting for accidents to happen or hazards to arise, taking a proactive approach can help prevent injuries, protect employees, and create a safer work environment overall. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of a proactive stance on health and safety, as well as discuss strategies for identifying and addressing potential risks before they escalate.

In this brief guide to construction site safety, we provide a broad outline of the basic principles of construction site safety and the important role that communication plays in it.

To meet today’s challenges, fire and rescue services must evolve. Read how to support difficult evacuations with Rob Horton, Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service in our blog post here.

Implementing dispatcher systems requires careful planning and consideration to ensure successful adoption and utilisation. This blog post provides best practices and considerations including: assessing current processes, setting clear objectives, involving key stakeholders, planning for training and support, and monitoring and evaluating performance.

As the digital landscape continues to evolve with data applications and cloud-based solutions, organisations must prioritise the protection of their sensitive information from potential breaches. In the article we explain the different levels of encryption and how to protect your organisations two way radio and BBPTT systems against cyber attacks.

Is your organisation dealing with budget constraints, slow technology adoption, and outdated software systems? Are you struggling to address security incidents and effectively communicate across devices? In this blog post, we will discuss the advantages of dispatcher software with real-life examples of how it has helped organisations improve safety and productivity.