Every lone worker risk profile has its challenges, and utility works certainly have their fair share. Responsible for maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our homes, businesses and communities running, utility workers often work alone in dangerous situations. ...
When we speak to our Local Authority customers, the team members they are most concerned about vary. For some, it’s the employee they have working in a remote area of the countryside repairing a broken flagstone path. For others, it’s the councillor going to meet...
There are a few reasons why you might need to factor lone working into your risk assessment, where you didn’t need to before. This could be because of a reduction in staff numbers, or a move into a more flexible way of working. If you’re having to revisit your risk...
Lower costs don’t mean substandard protection. There are ways in which you can save money on your lone-worker solution and still keep your lone workers safe. 1. Use an app Many lone-worker systems out there will give you the option of devices or apps. It’s...
The footage from Christmas Eve 2021 shows the type of risks Father Christmas faces when doing the rounds, and how Pick Protection’s PG Smart App provides support. Setting a Time at Risk for 24 hours, Father Christmas sets off on a gruelling delivery shift that takes...
There are roles across a wide variety of sectors that require people to work alone. The hazards may be no different to those who are working with others, but working in isolation brings with it its own unique risks, or exacerbates others. The legislation around safe...
