Anyone who works unsupervised for any part of the day is considered to be lone working for that portion. Every role has its own hazards and risks, but for those who are lone working, the risks become amplified as the process of calling for assistance becomes harder.
Broadly speaking there are 5 types of lone worker, each with different challenges and risks.
In this blog we break down the 5 unexpected types of lone workers.
If you travel regularly for work there are a few things you can do that will make driving safely for work a given.
Take a look at our handy infographic below.
In this blog we will look at 5 ways to support lone worker’s mental health that you can easily implement in your company, no matter what size or sector you are in.
Working alone can take a toll on even the most resilient lone worker. Looking after your lone workers should include their mental wellbeing, as well as their physical wellbeing.
Number 5-Keep them Safe-is absolutely vital. Read on to find out more.
Employers have a duty to look after and protect their lone workers, but if you work alone you also have an obligation to help keep yourself safe. Personal safety is so important and when you are out and about, on your own, there is only so much your employer can do to help keep you away from harm. Having your wits about you and being aware of the hazards at all times is as important as carrying a lone worker device or your employer having a good lone worker policy in place.
Working from home is becoming increasingly common. The last set of data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that the number of home workers in the UK has increased by nearly a quarter of a million over a decade. It is estimated that more than five million people work from home, either all of the time or are able to work flexibly, spending part of their time at home.
Lone workers in retail are under threat.
Lone working is a scary enough job but some sectors face higher threats, particularly verbal or physical violence. On such sector is retail. Earlier this year, The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) annual Retail Crime Survey revealed a worrying spike in violence against retail staff, with the number of incidents happening at twice the rate of last year’s survey.
Last week we looked at who has a Duty of Care in a workplace, and why it is important to meet those duties.
This week we will have a look at exactly what an employer’s Duty of Care requires from an employee and give some practical tips.
An employer’s Duty of Care is the responsibility they have towards the welfare and safety of their employees whilst at work.
In our blogs and knowledge base articles we are always talking about how protecting lone workers is part of an employer’s Duty of Care. This is a phrase you might have heard bandied around a lot, but have you ever found yourself wondering what Duty of Care actually means, and how you need to apply it, then this is the blog for you.
An Escalation Contact is a person, usually a lone worker’s colleague, who is given the responsibility to be the first line of support for a lone worker in the event of an emergency when it is not appropriate to call the emergency services.
Lone worker monitoring software is an important part of your comprehensive approach to lone workers safety. It should come as standard with your lone worker device provision, but not all monitoring software is created equal.
Deciding which lone worker provider to trust with your staff is a big deal.
We’ve put together this handy guide to help you decide which portal is right for your teams.
