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Case Studies
Hear how a variety of different organisations overcame their individual challenges with the help of our lone working system.
5 Steps
Don’t know where to start with your lone worker protection? We’ve got you covered with this step by step process to walk you through each stage, from risk assessment to implementation.
What is Lone-Working?
With around 8 million lone workers in the UK, it’s helpful to understand exactly what lone working is, so you can address the risks. This article looks at the definition, but also explains what is meant by an “at-risk” employee, and summarises important legislation that’s in place to protect both them and lone workers.
Lone-Working policy template
Download our lone worker policy template as a first step in building a robust policy.
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Protecting against different types of everyday hazards
There are unknown risks at any point during even the most run-of-the-mill working days. But that doesn’t stop us from doing what we need to do. Lone worker protection isn’t just for high-risk industries or even those who are classed as lone workers. But just having an...
Slips, trips and falls – the hazards and how to prevent them
Carpets or vinyl, desks or kitchen worktops - your businesses’ slips, trips, and falls opportunities are not necessarily going to be the same as the next, even if you do work in the same sector. Either way, the stats are clear: slips trips and falls account for the...
What is lone working?
What is a lone worker? According to the Health & Safety Executive, the meaning of lone worker is simply an employee who “performs tasks or works in isolation from other workers without close or direct supervision”. With around 8 million lone workers in the UK and...
A lone working system for each risk profile
Every organisation is different. Every organisation has its own nuances and special requirements and this is true for every division or department too. It’s unlikely given the variation across different areas of an organisation that every employee risk profile will be the same.
2021 UK Lone Working Survey Results Summary
Lone working in the UK has increased significantly over the last decade. But while the number of lone workers has increased over the years, there has been a lack of formal research into the size and shape of lone working in the UK to this point.
How to Keep your Security Company Compliant
We know that security companies are looking for a simple, easy to use and cost-effective system that provides insight into Officer movements, reduces missed check calls, and makes sure that Officers are well protected.