Our previous blog “A Quiet Earthquake; Changes to Lone Worker Guidelines” was well received and sparked considerable debate about the varying lone working standards and their implications for users. As a result we thought the issue required further discussion based on some of the comments we received from readers. Do you have a topic you […]
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Lookout Call Achieves Platinum Award for...
Lookout Call has been presented with a coveted Platinum Award for customer satisfaction having achieved 90% Total Satisfaction rating. The accolade follows an in-depth survey of Lookout Call clients by Customer Survey Ltd. We are very proud of the feedback received from clients old and new, who complemented the ease of use, value for […]
Government Cuts Impact the Safety of NHS...
The impact of government cost-cutting on NHS lone workers has been underlined by recent research. NHS Protect, in conjunction with the Health & Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), surveyed 3,000 NHS workers about the main barriers to improving their safety. The main reason given was lack of funding and resources. A detailed look at the […]
The Risk of Workplace Violence; Health a...
July saw the publication of 2014/15 RIDDOR statistics by the Health & Safety Executive. RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. Under these regulations employers must report accidents, incidents or occupational diseases in the workplace. Find out more about the RIDDOR statistics here. The statistics reveal that although fatal workplace incidents […]
Rural Workers No Longer Forgotten by the...
Lone Worker safety has been a mainstream concern for some time; however staff who work in remote or rural locations have been largely forgotten. The majority of automated safety systems are designed for urban / lowland areas where they can rely on established communications networks. Workers based in remote, mountainous or heavily forested regions have […]