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| − | When it comes to employee safety, employers have a duty of care to ensure that their lone workers are protected. This is especially true in industries where lone workers work by themselves or out in remote areas without backup support from other employees. | + | When it comes to employee safety, employers have a duty of care to ensure that their lone workers are protected. This is especially true in industries where lone workers work by themselves or out in remote areas without backup support from other employees.<br /><br />Using the right lone worker device is essential for meeting this requirement and keeping your employees safe. But what are the best options out there?<br /><br />1. Look for a mobile device that will be with your lone workers at all times.<br /><br />For instance, the StaySafe app transforms an employee’s smartphone into a personal SOS alarm that can be used in a range of situations to alert a monitor.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />2. Find a safety solution that is user-friendly and fits into your lone workers’ workflows.<br /><br />A lone worker device should fit into your lone workers’ workflows as seamlessly as possible and be as easy to use as possible, without compromising on features or functionality.<br /><br />3. Choose a lone worker device that is compatible with your safety monitoring centre.<br /><br />In some cases, your lone workers might be working outside of cell coverage and need a satellite device to keep them connected. If this is the case, a lone worker device that integrates with a satellite communicator like Garmin’s inReach (r) or SPOT Gen4 may be ideal for your team.<br /><br />4. Consider a solution with 24/7 live monitoring and an alarm receiving centre.<br /><br />Most lone workers are not tech-savvy, so finding a device that is easy to use and fits into their workflows is vital. The best lone worker devices also have an alarm receiving centre, providing 24-hour, live monitoring in the event of an emergency.<br /><br /> |
Revision as of 03:00, 13 April 2024
When it comes to employee safety, employers have a duty of care to ensure that their lone workers are protected. This is especially true in industries where lone workers work by themselves or out in remote areas without backup support from other employees.
Using the right lone worker device is essential for meeting this requirement and keeping your employees safe. But what are the best options out there?
1. Look for a mobile device that will be with your lone workers at all times.
For instance, the StaySafe app transforms an employee’s smartphone into a personal SOS alarm that can be used in a range of situations to alert a monitor.
2. Find a safety solution that is user-friendly and fits into your lone workers’ workflows.
A lone worker device should fit into your lone workers’ workflows as seamlessly as possible and be as easy to use as possible, without compromising on features or functionality.
3. Choose a lone worker device that is compatible with your safety monitoring centre.
In some cases, your lone workers might be working outside of cell coverage and need a satellite device to keep them connected. If this is the case, a lone worker device that integrates with a satellite communicator like Garmin’s inReach (r) or SPOT Gen4 may be ideal for your team.
4. Consider a solution with 24/7 live monitoring and an alarm receiving centre.
Most lone workers are not tech-savvy, so finding a device that is easy to use and fits into their workflows is vital. The best lone worker devices also have an alarm receiving centre, providing 24-hour, live monitoring in the event of an emergency.
