30th April 2024

Lone worker risk assessment

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.
30th April 2024

Ask the expert with Airsys.Cloud

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.
29th April 2024

Lone working policy: what it is and why you need one

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.
4th April 2024

The UK’s lone working legislation explained

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.
22nd March 2024

What is the purpose of body-worn cameras?

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.
4th March 2024

Our guide to lone worker safety

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.
28th February 2024

Prioritising health and safety: the need for a proactive approach in today’s workplace

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.
16th February 2024

Our brief guide to construction site safety

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.
4th January 2024

How to support difficult evacuations with Rob Horton, Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service

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.