Lone Worker Security

Lone worker security involves ensuring the safety of employees working alone. It is important to understand the risks involved in this type of work and provide your lone workers with the tools and resources they need to keep themselves safe, both on and off the job.

A lone worker security policy should be written and approved by the company to protect staff in any environment where they may be working alone. The policy should include details of what the company expects from its lone workers and how they can access support should it be needed.

'Check In' and 'Monitoring'

The first step is to ensure your lone workers have an easy way to check in with their supervisors, whether that be via a phone call, text message or an app. This 'check in' is vital as it allows supervisors to get an idea of the status of the lone workers and if necessary, if they need any help during their shifts.

Man Down Device Dynamic Risk Assessments

It is not always possible for an employer to predict what hazards will be presented on a job site or in a work environment, so giving staff the tools they need to spot risk and suggest mitigation steps is essential to keeping lone workers safe on their shifts. With Dynamic Risk Assessments, your staff can automatically be notified of any potential issues or hazards they may encounter while on their shift and can react accordingly.

Investing in a connected lone worker safety solution is an investment in the health and wellbeing of your team, which will ultimately benefit the entire company. It will also help your business stand out from your competition as the organization that prioritizes employee safety and takes the extra step to ensure the safety of their most valuable asset--their people.