Getting To Know BS 8484: A Practical Guide to the Lone Worker Standard
The Peoplesafe service (and many of our lone worker devices) is fully accredited to BS 8484:2016 — the British Standard for the provision of lone worker safety device services. Read on to learn more...
View ArticleMobile Lone Workers: Profile, Hazards and Solutions
Selecting the most appropriate device for your lone workers, based on role and risk, is essential. In this article, we specifically look at mobile lone workers and the unique risks they face. Mobile...
View ArticleFixed-Site Lone Workers: Profile, Hazards and Solutions
Lone working roles can be split into three categories, each facing their own unique set of risks. In this article, we look at fixed-site lone workers and recommend the most appropriate lone worker...
View ArticlePublic Facing Lone Workers: Profile, Hazards and Solutions
Knowing who your lone workers are, and identifying the types of risks they encounter is the first step to choosing the appropriate lone worker system for your organisation. In this article, we...
View ArticleLone Working: Everything an Employer Needs to Know
Our comprehensive guide to lone working provides straightforward advice for anyone who employs lone workers. It has been split into the following sections: What is lone working? Is lone working legal?...
View ArticleBusiness Case for Investment – Lone Working
Our guide for health and safety professional's who want to be able to put forward a clear case for investment in lone worker devices. The post Business Case for Investment – Lone Working appeared first...
View ArticleLone Working Glossary: Definitions and Jargon Buster
The following glossary will help you familiarise yourself with some of the key terms and definitions used within the lone working industry. Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Continuously manned remote...
View ArticleWhat is the cost of fatigue?
It’s quite common for people to feel tired or rundown throughout the day. However excessive tiredness or fatigue can negatively impact performance at work (Medical news today, 2017). So what is...
View ArticleWhat Constitutes a Workplace Hazard?
Anything that has the potential to threaten the wellbeing of an employee is considered a workplace hazard. It’s important not to ignore these or adopt a culture whereby they are not being taken...
View Article5 Reasons Why You Should Always Remember Your Lone Worker Device
Your employer has a legal Duty of Care to ensure your safety and well-being at work. With this in mind, it is possible they have provided you with a lone worker device. The Health and Safety Executive...
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