Lone Worker Safety Solutions

Lone Worker Safety Tips

Remote and lone workers, by the very nature of their work, can feel disconnected and abandoned from the main business. They may work in large locations such as warehouses which are particularly difficult to monitor during out of hours, or petrol stations which can be in remote locations or targets for criminality. It is important that employers monitor loan workers for safety and security.

• Staying connected with them (e.g., via software solutions such as an app or traditional phone check-ins), helps combat the feeling of loneliness and ensures that the employee feels included.
• When an incident occurs, lone workers need to have the right technology in place to deal with the emergency quickly and effectively. Lone worker safety devices and tools such as safety alarms, first aid kits and lone worker apps, should always be available. What’s more, sufficient training must be given to employees for them to feel confident in using such solutions.
• As the usual office support networks such as HR, Health & Safety Officers etc, are not always available to lone workers, organisations need to educate their employees, so they are aware of potential risks and hazards, and how to deal with emergency situations.
• Train workers to identify high-risk situations and allow them to report incidents easily via an automated system. This easy step will help with remote safety and security and ensure you are complying with remote working regulations.
• Most importantly, since lone workers usually work on their own, away from the office set up, they can feel isolated and stressed. This could have an effect on their mental health and well-being. A responsible employer should have a lone worker policy in place that empowers employees and managers by identifying and dealing with signs of stress.