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As an employer, you’re committed to keeping your people as safe as possible during their working hours. Nothing is 100 percent foolproof and unexpected accidents can still happen. But, you can go the extra mile to keep the odds low, and you can prepare for emergencies so that, if the worst were to happen, responses are as quick and effective as possible. Of course, maintaining a safe working environment is a legal obligation, so we’ll look at what the law says since it offers a great framework for addressing workplace risks.

Push to talk over cellular (PoC) allows you to use your mobile phone or tablet as if it were a two-way radio. Alternatively, a PoC radio, tablet, or body camera uses cellular networks to transmit messages. You don’t need to dial a number to get in touch. Just push the button and talk to your colleagues instantly. Wondering whether a PoC-enabled device is right for your teams? In this article, we’ll unpack how they work, what they do, and the workplace scenarios in which they’ll prove most useful.

DSEAR regulations require employers and self-employed contractors to identify risks presented by explosive or flammable substances in the workplace. They must take steps to safeguard workers against the hazards they present. Compliance with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations is a legal requirement. This article summarises the regulations but if they apply to you, it would be advisable to review them in detail.

A person who works in a location where colleagues aren’t on hand to assist them or raise the alarm when they are injured, ill or in immediate danger faces elevated risk. As a responsible employer you know that it’s your moral and legal duty to take every possible precaution to protect the health and safety of your employees. Technology can help. Lone worker safety devices can mitigate workplace risks, whether it’s by improving communication, keeping tabs on employee locations, or sounding alarms.

The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 requires employers to provide a safe workplace. Employers’ responsibilities under health and safety law include providing training and equipment to ensure that employees can work safely. In addition, employers must provide adequate facilities for employees, and must ensure that the working environment is as safe as possible. And, because the unexpected can occur, supervision of workers is important too.

Lone working indicates an elevated risk to your employees. When you’re at work, it’s great knowing that someone has your back. But not all workers are accompanied by colleagues during their workday. The lone worker definition is broad, spanning every type of worker who might find themselves in a situation where no colleagues are nearby.

While it’s logical that the future will involve an increased amount of body worn cameras being deployed as incidents increase in number and severity, the core issue they address are supporting both safety protocols and the mental and physical well-being of your firefighters.

Two-way radios are ideal when you need to coordinate activities across teams in environments where rapid-fire communication and responses are essential. They’re tough, durable and can handle the demands of just about any workplace. With everyone on a channel being able to hear messages, there will be little or no need for repetition when requiring people or teams to perform tasks or assist each other.

Your retail store is open, and members of the public come streaming through your doors every day. Most of them are as honest, kind and as courteous as you are. But there are people who will steal, and there are individuals who will abuse your employees verbally or even physically. It’s a growing problem. The facts and figures are in, and they show that retail employees are experiencing a rise in abuse and violence in the workplace.

With disruption lurking around every corner, every business must prioritise resilience and risk management. Consider the costly risks that escalate when technical failures, human errors, or security breaches happen. Find out how a trunked radio system can make good business sense.

Ensuring the safety of lone workers is crucial for both their physical health and mental well-being. Equipping them with reliable, user-friendly two-way radios or BBPTT devices provides immediate access to assistance during emergencies, significantly reducing risks and enhancing their sense of security.

Intrinsically safe two-way radios aren’t needed in all environments. But in certain environments, intrinsically safe equipment is essential. Apart from two-way radios, intrinsically safe equipment includes specialised mobile phones, flashlights and headlamps, cameras, tablets and computers, handheld gas detectors and more. In this article, we’ll focus on intrinsically safe two-way radios, but the general characteristics that contribute to intrinsic safety apply across all types of equipment.

When choosing body cameras or two way radios, the environment in which they will work is an important factor. Some devices must be able to handle all the rough and tumble of outdoor environments, while others won’t ever have to be deployed in challenging conditions. This brings us to IP ratings and what they mean in this context.

For the average worker, the right to be protected against verbal or physical violence at work is a basic expectation. For nurses, doctors, and even receptionists working in healthcare, however, facing abuse and danger at work is increasingly the rule rather than the exception. The conclusion that healthcare staff have become increasingly unsafe in the workplace is an unavoidable one, and many healthcare providers, both in the UK and around the world, are hoping that body worn cameras can help.

There are several contexts in which the term “duty of care” may be used. For example, road users must exercise their duty of care to ensure that their actions don’t harm others. However, in this article, we’ll consider employers’ duty of care. What it means in practice depends on the nature of the work your business and its employees do, but no business is exempt from taking it into account.

In this article, we’ll look at the circumstances in which security guards may record footage using body worn cameras and how their employers can ensure compliance with regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK.

Ever wondered if you could connect DMR and BBPTT systems together? In this article we review the role of a gateway and how it create a more a more cohesive and responsive organisation.

In today’s business landscape, prioritising sustainable decisions is not just a consideration, but a necessity. Here are five reasons why two-way radios and BBPTT devices are a sustainable choice.

In today’s fast-paced aviation industry, ensuring the health and safety of employees is paramount, visibility, insight and control are of top priority. Ruth Nixon, Aviation and Services Account Manager at Radiocoms Systems Ltd, sheds light on how communications technologies are revolutionising health and safety practices within the aviation industry.

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.

Enhance your two-way radio or BBPTT system with the perfect software application bolt-ons. Discover key considerations for selection, including evaluating communication needs, compatibility, user-friendly interfaces, scalability, and training/support. Improve productivity, efficiency, and safety in your organization. Get expert insights and guidance.

Body-worn cameras are gaining popularity across sectors like healthcare and security, offering audio and video recording to enhance safety. Yet, they pose privacy issues, prompting the UK to implement data protection rules. We’ll examine these restrictions and their impact on users in this blog.

With the energy sector constantly evolving, companies are seeking innovative solutions to remain competitive in today’s market. Automation has opened up a world of possibilities, propelling businesses towards a future where safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are paramount.

Before purchasing body worn cameras, you should recognise who this technology is going to impact your employees and your organisations. Here are some pros and cons of body worn cameras.

Lone workers in the renewable energy industry face unique safety and communication challenges due to remote locations and exposure to hazardous conditions, but communication devices and software apps can help by allowing them to stay connected, tracking their location, and direct, resilient communication with supervisors or emergency services to mitigate risks and respond quickly to emergencies.

For many organisations typically a large part of their workforce is often field based, instead of the typical office environment, and when the flow of information is restricted, organisations are often reactive rather than proactive. Find out how WAVE PTX can support your employees.

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.

According to Deloitte’s survey, guests often prioritise engaging with restaurant staff when looking for a positive experience. But with low employee morale, often good customer service can fall short. How are you empowering your team? Find out how VoCoVo’s technology is boosting both customer experience and employee morale.

A cloud-based network architecture offers a unique approach to long-term system growth and emerging data capabilities. But what are the biggest concerns around cloud based network solutions and is there any truth in them?

Regardless of the industry or user, having the right tools to hand and the ability to respond and react quickly to any situation is imperative. This blog post offers an insight into how to identify your challenges, and the process to follow to help you to achieve your goals, and do more with less.

Despite looking identical to their authentic counterparts, non-genuine/counterfeit two way radios, BBPTT devices, batteries, and accessories are manufactured to very different quality standards. Here a six reasons why grey import two way radios and BBPTT devices are not worth the risk.

Two-way radios have been used for communication for almost 100 years and have become an essential tool for multiple businesses and industries. Different radio models require different maintenance and optimisation strategies, but the following tips will be useful regardless of your radio brand. We have outlined six points in our blog post here.

The two way radio world has evolved, and we are increasingly seeing the launch of intelligent networks to create smarter connections. Entel’s popular E-PoC service has elevated to the next level with the Entel’s P1 Private PoC radio system to provide Business Critical radio communications.

Whether it’s a life-saving device for a first responder or a safety monitoring system for an engineer on a nuclear power plant, a Man Down system can provide immediate support to an employee requiring support. But how do these devices and this alarm system work?

An OFCOM two way radio licence is required to operate two-way radios in the UK. We discuss in this blog post all the frequently asked questions surrounding applications and management of your Ofcom two way radio licence.

University staff and students should feel safe; there is no doubt that technology is being integrated more and used to create a safer learning and working environment, where everyone feels protected. With a growing dependence on mobile devices, software app, IoT, and a drive to meet growing demands for hybrid working environments, higher education has had to rapidly adapt its technology over the last three years to modern, intelligent, and ‘always on’ solutions to solve their paint points.

A cloud-based network architecture offers a unique approach to long-term system growth and emerging data capabilities. But what are the biggest concerns around cloud based network solutions and is there any truth in them?

What is the purpose of two way radio? Do all two way radios work together? Delve into our most frequently asked questions to find out if two-way radios are the device for your team to communicate.

Despite looking identical to their authentic counterparts, non-genuine/counterfeit two way radios, BBPTT devices, batteries, and accessories are manufactured to very different quality standards. Here a six reasons why grey import two way radios and BBPTT devices are not worth the risk.

One of the first steps to take before purchasing a new two-way radios is to determine the best frequency band for your needs. The reason behind this is to ensure you the optimum results from your investment. This blog post covers all considerations you need to make.

Body worn cameras can provide valuable intelligence to assess risk before an incident occurs and are particularly useful in high-risk situations where there is a strong likelihood of attack or altercation. Here are five reasons to consider deploying them.

In this article, we talk to former Armed forces personnel who have made the transition to civilian employment with Radiocoms. It can be a difficult transition for those leaving the military to begin their first civilian career. Hear what they have to say about their journey.

Wearing a body worn camera can provide protection from false accusations, help to improve public safety, and can be used to build community trust and confidence. Here are our most frequently asked questions.

There is a growing need to create more profitability from production lines while dealing with aggressive global competition and ensuring worker safety. Listen to Sean Fitzgerald discuss the future of smart manufacturing in Motorola Solutions podcast.

In the current environment, organisations are at a crossroads in terms of what types of devices and apps they should provide to their employees to ensure effective communication between their onsite, on-the-go, and remote workers. How can GCaaS support your decision?

Ultimately, drones support emergency services in reducing risks to the public and other first responders. In this article, Andrew Bird discusses how DJI Enterprise’s technology can support your teams to develop best practices and optimal standards when integrating drones into command protocols.

There is a growing need to create more profitability from production lines while dealing with aggressive global competition and ensuring worker safety. Listen to Sean Fitzgerald discuss the future of smart manufacturing in Motorola Solutions podcast.

Due to the advancement of technology, wireless communication systems are becoming more and more broadband-based. But what is the difference between MCS, VoLTE, PoC? This article explains.

The R7 handsets represent the latest and greatest in digital radio technology. They build upon their DP4000 series predecessors, providing enhanced functionality, improved audio quality, and powerful software capabilities. Find out more here.

How can communication technologies and software applications address the ever growing demand on a University’s widespread workforce, inter campus workflow and now pressures created by the COVID-19 pandemic?

With over 60% of the UK’s workforce working remotely, it’s imperative that anyone who needs to be part of the decision-making process is included, regardless of their location or device of choice. Take advantage of a platform that safeguards your communications.

The most common and traditional method of using enterprise applications is on-prem software, but what are the advantages and disadvantages when installing WAVE PTX on premise?

Lighten the load with MOTOTRBO Ion Barcode and Scandit barcode scanning, do more with less and eliminate the need for multiple devices.

In the current environment, organisations are at a crossroads in terms of what types of devices and apps they should provide to their employees to ensure effective communication between their onsite, on-the-go, and remote workers. How can GCaaS support your decision?

Ultimately, drones support emergency services in reducing risks to the public and other first responders. In this article, Andrew Bird discusses how DJI Enterprise’s technology can support your teams to develop best practices and optimal standards when integrating drones into command protocols.

Ultimately, drones support emergency services in reducing risks to the public and other first responders. In this article, Andrew Bird discusses how DJI Enterprise’s technology can support your teams to develop best practices and optimal standards when integrating drones into command protocols.

Whichever industry you operate in, and whatever challenges you are looking to solve, a customised annual maintenance framework can support your organisation so you can get on with what is important, running your organisation and supporting your team. In part two of our maintenance focus Terry discuses how routine maintenance helps to extend your assets longevity, reducing downtime to maximise efficiency, and improve safety.

In this month’s ask the expert we speak with Fern Communications Technical Director, Clive Cushion. Responsible for the design of the compact and innovative portable repeaters, he explains how their repeater architecture creates greater security and reliability making it easier to communicate over historically problematic environments.

Many BBPTT applications claim to turn your smart device into a two way radio. But how do you know which application to select for your organisation and can it support your operational and safety requirements? We explore six considerations.

Technology has played a critical role during the pandemic. With a new set of limitations never experienced before, organisations of all shapes and sizes faced and continue to face unique challenges. In this article Richard Webb from Airsys.Cloud discusses BBPTT and how it can now claim to be business critical.

The current explosion of emerging digital technologies is giving access to more information than we’ve ever had at our fingertips. Unified Communications connects individual devices across across PMR/DMR, LMR, LTE and WiFi, creating a seamless “network of networks”.

In this month’s additional services focus, we are looking at how your radio communications systems life cycle can be supported with extended warranties. Part one gives an insight into what considerations should be made.

Two way radio has a history spanning over 100 years. Its form may have evolved but it still provides organisations both in the private and public sector with one of the most powerful and reliable forms of communication.

Three major factors are driving the evolution of transport communication systems: passenger and staff safety, passenger satisfaction, and the efficiencies and productivity unlocked by big data. Discover how Motorola Solutions technologies work at the heart of all these areas.

Organisations in both the private and public sector are re-examining how they can plan forthcoming technical infrastructure upgrades to meet essential KPIs, SLAs or other operational measures. The Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO Radio Management platform offers a way for organisations to simplify workflows, reduce downtime and create significant expenditure savings.

On behalf of the Directors and Team at Radiocoms we wish you all a happy and healthy festive season. View our full Christmas message and opening times over the festive period.

Organisations in both the private and public sector are re-examining how they can plan forthcoming technical infrastructure upgrades to meet essential KPIs, SLAs or other operational measures. The Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO Radio Management platform offers a way for organisations to simplify workflows, reduce downtime and create significant expenditure savings.

Spotty cellular coverage, poor voice quality, dropped calls, and dead zones continue to plague occupants in middleprise buildings. Cel-Fi QUATRA is an Active DAS Hybrid can solve this problem.

Organisations in both the private and public sector are re-examining how they can plan forthcoming technical infrastructure upgrades to meet essential KPIs, SLAs or other operational measures. The Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO Radio Management platform offers a way for organisations to simplify workflows, reduce downtime and create significant expenditure savings.

Regardless of size, the public and private sectors are both looking for answers to complex workplace challenges, these include addressing new ways to support safety and restructuring operating models to meet the needs of their customers and employees as social distancing measures remain in place. AI decision-making technologies are being adopted for their short and long term adaptabilities.

The return to campus has left a large majority of universities questioning how their existing technologies can support them in delivering instantaneous team communications or mass notifications should an emergency arise. Paul Jenkins discusses with UB Magazine.

Clear, concise communications are essential in the dynamic environment of a fireground incident. What technologies are firefighters utilising to support their intense amount of fast-paced communication and visibility challenges?

When selecting a software solution to support a radio communications system one of the most crucial parts is evaluating the risks and benefits of whether the deployment will be on cloud, or on premise. Every business case is unique and priorities will be dependent on your IT policies & procedures, organisational workflows and what data is being stored – Radiocoms Cory Pennicott, explores.

Lack of radio coverage inside buildings can severely hamper the ability of fire services to tackle fires, locate occupants or oversee emergency evacuation procedures. Poor communications can lead to increased loss of life and damage to property, see how the Hytera E Pack can help you tackle complex communication requirements.

Over the last decade, the advancements made in digital radio communications technology has rapidly gained pace and so have the misconceptions surrounding it. Misconceptions can often hinder the decision making process for organisations, whether you are exploring the choices to acquire more devices, updating existing legacy infrastructure, or considering a different technology altogether.

Two-way radio technology enables your teams to keep communications flowing once they return to work as lockdowns are lifted. By keeping your employees connected through voice communications and data services such as work ticketing, you can maintain and even improve the efficiency of your workforce.

Healthcare professionals require instant and secure communications to aid in the management of their wards and personnel communications. The lightweight VOKKERO Guardian provides a full duplex two-way radio that can be worn comfortably underneath PPE.

VOCOVO Team Communication Headsets, Handsets and Call Points are aiding small businesses & retail organisations to work within their new COVID 19 social distancing guidelines.

With stock available from April 2020, Entel will be the first to market with an extensive range of MED compliant Fire Fighter Radios. The class-leading distinctive red bodied DTEx Firefighter Radios are available in ATEX IIB, and for vessels requiring a more stringent gas rating, there is also an ATEX IIC variant.

Two way radio has a history spanning over 100 years. Its form may have evolved but it still provides organisations both in the private and public sector with one of the most powerful and reliable forms of communication.

How do you get information to your mobile employees conveniently, discreetly and safely? Extend your desktop applications without added infrastructure or cost? Text messaging can improve the speed, safety and responsiveness of your workforce, no matter where they are.

The Motorola Solutions ST7000 meets the communication needs of executives, customer-facing staff and senior officers in office, airport, hotel and casino environments are driven by style, as well as function.

Offering a full set of features and rich functionality such as superb audio quality, full-colour display, integrated Bluetooth for audio and data, enhanced GPS, and text messaging the MOTOTRBO DP4000 Series hand portable two-way radios are ideal for both private and public sector organisations.

Unnecessarily touching your face shield should also be avoided, the Silenta XM4 face shield has an adjustable and padded headband and is designed especially for long-term use.

The SAVOX SILENTA MM4 Disposable Face Mask is a comfortable disposable face mask which has been designed to prevent splashing from airborne liquids such as coughs or sneezes.

The disruption of power has been identified as one of the top-four business risks and, surprisingly, almost 75% of the 1500 business leaders researched admitted they were underprepared to deal with power outages. Unexpected power outages can cause unplanned situations that are not only costly but occasionally difficult to recover from.

When a manufacturing production line goes down or a worker needs medical assistance, every second counts. In these critical situations, as well as during day-to-day operations, manufacturers are united in their desire for employees to be able to communicate quickly from device or network.

Professional Radio communication has been used to achieve operational efficiency gains and improve safety arrangements for staff for many years. In this whitepaper, FCS explores resilience levels in business radio systems.

Industries are undergoing a digital transformation to modernise the way their employees communicate, to increase productivity and ensure their safety. Motorola Solutions WAVE software can unify teams across multiple technological platforms, ensuring they work together seamlessly.

Bluetooth technology is everywhere. By following these five steps you can create a mission-critical Bluetooth environment for your two-way radios and mitigate these risks.

MOTOTRBO™, as with all computing systems, is composed of hardware and software. Every new software release delivers increased capability, security and reliability, which increases the value of your investment with every update.

Through a simple, software module Radiocoms Systems Ltd can offer a digital voice recording function on your Motorola Solutions, MOTOTRBO or Hytera two-way radio system.

For Buildings and remote places, the Cel-Fi GO X award winning mobile phone signal boosters offer the most advanced technology for boosting 3G & 4G mobile coverage.

When a manufacturing production line goes down or a worker needs medical assistance, every second counts. In these critical situations, as well as during day-to-day operations, manufacturers are united in their desire for employees to be able to communicate quickly from device or network.

Explore the unique needs of these mobile workers in this Motorola Solutions whitepaper and the ways that digital technology serves these needs in ways that analogue radio can’t.