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Lone workers are those who work alone, out of the office at antisocial hours or in remote areas, and can be care workers, estate agents, security guards, utility engineers or forestry workers. They may also be cleaners, construction or delivery drivers. A lone worker app should be easy to use, runs quickly and doesn’t drain the phone battery. It should also have a range of features to meet different needs. Peace of Mind From delivery drivers, community health workers and remote engineers to out of hours cleaners and security staff – employees who operate alone or are working outside office hours need peace of mind that they are being looked after. Using technology and systems that allow for clear escalation protocols and multiple forms of communication/confirmation can ensure that lone workers are never truly alone. These lone worker monitoring solutions can come in the form of mobile apps, integrated Bluetooth wearables (with discreet buttons/pendants to activate duress) or handheld satellite devices for those in rural areas with limited/no coverage. They can also feature 24-hour monitoring from a professional monitoring company that will assess alerts, track status and support lone workers wherever they are working. Checking in at regular intervals and keeping staff updated via phone, email or text is an important way to keep lone workers connected to the organisation. However, it doesn’t give them the peace of mind that comes with a real-time solution that is scalable and reliable, especially when compared to those that provide GPS tracking that can be turned on by employees themselves and off by them as needed to protect their privacy. A lone worker monitoring solution that includes GPS tracking and a live response center will allow managers to track employees in real-time, manage hazard reporting and customise activity types, timers and more – all on one platform. This allows you to lower your risk of litigation, meet your duty of care and protect employee health & safety. Safety Those who work alone, whether they are travelling to and from their workplace such as nurses, security guards or those that visit customers like couriers, real estate agents, cleaners or oil and gas technicians, need to feel confident that in the event of an emergency, they will be quickly found and cared for. They should be provided with a device, either integrated into their mobile phones or as standalone units, that they can activate when necessary and that is regularly maintained, charged and carried in line with company procedures. Using two-way communication, managers can check in with lone workers periodically and ensure they are safe and well. This can be done via text, voice or a wearable device and will help to identify any issues early, such as signs of illness or distress. Lone worker monitoring systems that support different escalation procedures can be easily configured and are ideal for organizations to fulfill their duty of care to their people. SHEQSY enables lone workers to track their location, trigger duress alerts and complete safety checks from an easy-to-use smartphone app (available for iOS & Android), while managers can monitor, report and manage activities from one dashboard. Our specialist team can help you decide which features are most suitable for your needs. [https://loneworkeralarms.com.au/ panic button] Contact us today to arrange a demo. Confidence Working alone can be a very isolating experience, especially for those in jobs such as social workers, security officers and home healthcare providers. These employees regularly visit unfamiliar locations and face the potential for volatile situations. This can create an anxiety that affects mental health. This can lead to lower job satisfaction and turnover, as well as a lack of performance. Providing lone worker support ensures staff remain safe and confident in their ability to perform their duties. It can also help to increase employee engagement, as a sense of belonging is vital in reducing stress and anxiety. For example, many companies provide a free lone worker check-in service that allows employees to remain connected with their employer and team members at all times. This is a simple way to keep up with the progress of your remote teams, whether they are health and safety professionals carrying out home visits or surveyors conducting site inspections in dangerous areas. Using an active monitoring system like Ok Alone will greatly improve your ability to respond to any incidents by providing your employees with the correct location data. Whether they are indoors, outdoors, driving or in a remote place, the app can give an instant geo-tagged indication of a person’s last known location. This can be augmented with other technology such as gas detection or push-to-talk radio calling to deliver the right response, quickly and accurately. Security Having a system in place that ensures workers are protected can ease their minds as they work remotely. It can also help to protect them in the event of a crisis. Developing a risk assessment is one of the first steps that should be taken by any company with employees who regularly work alone. This risk assessment should be completed for each worker and recorded as part of the lone working policy. Once the lone working risk assessment is complete, it should be communicated to all employees. This is a great opportunity to discuss the risks of remote working and educate staff on how they can protect themselves. A health and safety day or workshop would be a good way to do this. It’s also important to create a lone working policy that clearly defines who is responsible for the measures outlined in the policy both on a daily basis and in the event of an emergency. This could include ensuring that employees are using their Sense Badge to check-in and providing a direct line of communication between them and their team leader. For those organisations that already have a robust incident management process in place, it might be easier to align this with the lone working policy rather than creating a separate document. This will ensure that all incidents are captured in the same place.

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−	Lone worker support is a key component of an organisation’s duty of care to its staff. For employees that work alone, whether social workers, nurses, truck drivers, factory staff, custodians or service technicians, it’s important that they are equipped with a solution to monitor and protect them from the many hazardous scenarios they may encounter while on the job.<br /><br />To stay compliant with the laws, regulations and industry standards that apply to lone worker safety, an employer needs to ensure their team has an efficient way to request help when needed. The simplest way to do this is by implementing a lone worker protection system, such as Totalmobile’s Protect. This system can be easily deployed and is scalable for organisations of any size, offering a range of features to make it easy to deploy and manage. ~~[https://www.loneworkeralarms.co.nz/geofence-2/ lone worker protection devices]~~ These include real-time 24-hour monitoring capability, mobility (supports a wide range of devices), connections to emergency services and dispatchers and integration with other technologies.<br /><br />As well as providing a safe and secure communication channel, an effective lone worker support solution should also be able to reduce the risk of stress and isolation for employees by helping them feel connected to their employer. This can be done by organising virtual meetings or allowing workers to communicate with each other in the office to keep them updated with what is happening within the company. [https://~~www~~.~~loneworkeralarms.co.nz~~/personal-alarm~~/ lone working devices~~] This helps them to avoid feeling disconnected and will minimise their stress levels, which can lead to sickness or even resignation.~~<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~~	+	Lone worker support is a key component of an organisation’s duty of care to its staff. For employees that work alone, whether social workers, nurses, truck drivers, factory staff, custodians or service technicians, it’s important that they are equipped with a solution to monitor and protect them from the many hazardous scenarios they may encounter while on the job.<br /><br />To stay compliant with the laws, regulations and industry standards that apply to lone worker safety, an employer needs to ensure their team has an efficient way to request help when needed. The simplest way to do this is by implementing a lone worker protection system, such as Totalmobile’s Protect. This system can be easily deployed and is scalable for organisations of any size, offering a range of features to make it easy to deploy and manage. These include real-time 24-hour monitoring capability, mobility (supports a wide range of devices), connections to emergency services and dispatchers and integration with other technologies.<br /><br />As well as providing a safe and secure communication channel, an effective lone worker support solution should also be able to reduce the risk of stress and isolation for employees by helping them feel connected to their employer. This can be done by organising virtual meetings or allowing workers to communicate with each other in the office to keep them updated with what is happening within the company. [https://youtu.be/8jFdNWJBcd4?si=0Q4KKqm08dBZNhAg Lone worker personal alarm] This helps them to avoid feeling disconnected and will minimise their stress levels, which can lead to sickness or even resignation.

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−	Lone workers are people working alone without direct supervision. This can include employees on fieldwork, healthcare professionals visiting vulnerable patients, surveyors completing site inspections and many more.<br /><br />All lone workers should be monitored with regular check ins and help requests sent. These should be recorded and responded to by a ~~live monitoring system with escalation procedures in place.<br /><br />Check-Ins<br /><br />Regular check-ins are~~ an ~~essential part~~ of ~~every lone worker safety program~~. ~~They help reassure~~ employees that ~~their employers value their well-being~~, ~~while providing a means to monitor and respond to duress alarms. Check-ins can be carried out manually via phone calls~~ or ~~automatically through a lone worker app.<br /><br />Effective check-ins~~ are a ~~powerful tool for increasing group intelligence. They encourage members~~ to ~~participate and speak up, even if they feel uncomfortable. They also give everyone the opportunity to contribute, which enables them to learn from one another~~ and ~~find solutions more quickly. This helps~~ them ~~tackle complex problems more effectively and efficiently than their appointed leaders alone.<br /><br />Aside~~ from ~~being an important safety tool, check-ins can be a great way to keep employees engaged and focused on~~ the ~~job at hand. Studies have shown that when people feel like~~ they ~~belong in a group – which is what regular check-ins do – they are more likely to focus~~ on the ~~task at hand and produce higher-quality work~~.<br /><br />~~Lone worker apps~~ with ~~automatic check-ins can be especially useful for lone workers~~ that ~~operate in remote or mobile jobs. Employees can easily use a simple mobile app~~ to ~~check-in~~, ~~which will send reminders at pre-determined intervals~~ to ~~confirm~~ their safety. If they miss a check-in or activate the panic mode, a configurable emergency escalation process is triggered that alerts their designated contacts and/or managers.<br /><br />Alerts<br /><br />If an ~~employee encounters a problem at work and is in danger, they need a quick and easy~~ way to ~~signal for~~ help. ~~Lone~~ worker ~~alarms -available through standalone devices~~, ~~phone accessories~~ and ~~lone worker apps – are crucial in this respect. From a business point~~ of ~~view~~, ~~they help to meet~~ a ~~duty~~ of ~~care~~ to ~~staff that works alone for a significant part of their time~~.~~<br~~ /~~><br~~ /~~>If a worker pushes a lone worker panic button they are instantly connected to a monitoring centre, who will follow a pre-approved response plan and dispatch assistance if needed~~. It’s important to note that not all lone worker solutions are equal and it is crucial to ask the solution provider if they use an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) who is BS8484:2016 accredited, how long their verification process takes, as this can make a huge difference in the amount of time an employee has to take action before their call is “parked”.~~<br~~ /~~><br~~ /~~>In addition to these features, many~~ lone worker devices ~~provide an online management portal so supervisors can monitor lone workers in~~ real-time~~. They can be notified when the workers have checked in~~, ~~pressed their panic button or entered~~ a ~~pre-determined geographic area via geofencing. One~~ of ~~the key benefits is that the system can easily integrate into existing software~~, ~~systems~~ and ~~procedures~~.<br /><br />Geofences<br /><br />Many lone worker apps use geofence technology to provide at-a-glance maps of sites and enable users to set boundaries for permitted and restricted areas. They also help you track a guard’s patrol speed and route as well as ~~alert you if they have entered or left their site boundaries.<br /><br />Having visibility into your guards’ locations~~ and ~~knowing when they are on site helps managers keep~~ an ~~eye on their work performance, especially when they’re working on remote or isolated jobsites. Lone~~ worker ~~APPs that feature GPS tracking, man down alarms and timed sessions offer effective tools~~ to ~~help~~ reduce the risk of ~~serious accidents occurring in these situations~~.~~<br /><br />The best way~~ to ~~make~~ the ~~most of a geofence is~~ to ~~use it in conjunction~~ with ~~a geo-time clock feature. This allows you to run a clock on your employees’ devices when they enter a geofence and stop~~ the ~~clock once they leave the zone~~. [https://~~loneworkerdevices~~.~~com~~/lone~~-worker-safety-~~devices~~/ man down alarms~~] ~~It can even record the time spent on a task for later reference.<br /><br />While geofences are an important tool for businesses~~ to ~~have, they do require accurate~~ and ~~consistent data to be effective. For example, receiving a regular notification every time you walk near a stadium~~ will ~~quickly become annoying. Similarly~~, ~~targeting women who have visited an abortion clinic with anti-abortion advertising is a violation of their privacy and~~ can lead to ~~negative brand perception~~.<br /><br />Action Plans<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When it comes to lone worker support, the procedures that staff follow are often just as important as the technology they use. The first step in defining these procedures is to conduct a risk assessment of each individual role and the hazards involved.<br /><br />Once this is completed, the employer must then define the procedure in detail. This includes deciding how frequently the worker will check in with the office (a visual check, phone call or SMS) and setting up a backup plan in case of an emergency. It’s also a good idea to agree on a code word that can be used to identify an urgent need for help.<br /><br />Lone working staff are exposed to unique risks, especially if they’re dealing with members of the public or carrying out particularly hazardous work in remote locations. They may be subject to threats, assault or other forms of violence, not to mention stress and wellbeing risks from being isolated from their colleagues for prolonged periods.<br /><br />Employers must put in place processes to support lone workers, as it’s their duty of care to do so. This can be done through a combination of policies and the use of a specialist solution like SHEQSY. It allows managers to push automated check-in prompts for their lone workers, at regular intervals, asking them to confirm their safety status and send an alert if they fail to respond. This data is then fed into a configurable escalation tree that can be triggered in the event of an incident.<br /><br />	+	Lone worker support is a key component of an organisation’s duty of care to its staff. For employees that work alone, whether social workers, nurses, truck drivers, factory staff, custodians or service technicians, it’s important that they are equipped with a solution to monitor and protect them from the many hazardous scenarios they may encounter while on the job.<br /><br />To stay compliant with the laws, regulations and industry standards that apply to lone worker safety, an employer needs to ensure their team has an efficient way to request help when needed. The simplest way to do this is by implementing a lone worker protection system, such as Totalmobile’s Protect. This system can be easily deployed and is scalable for organisations of any size, offering a range of features to make it easy to deploy and manage. [https://www.loneworkeralarms.co.nz/geofence-2/ lone worker protection devices] These include real-time 24-hour monitoring capability, mobility (supports a wide range of devices), connections to emergency services and dispatchers and integration with other technologies.<br /><br />As well as providing a safe and secure communication channel, an effective lone worker support solution should also be able to reduce the risk of stress and isolation for employees by helping them feel connected to their employer. This can be done by organising virtual meetings or allowing workers to communicate with each other in the office to keep them updated with what is happening within the company. [https://www.loneworkeralarms.co.nz/personal-alarm/ lone working devices] This helps them to avoid feeling disconnected and will minimise their stress levels, which can lead to sickness or even resignation.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

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−	Lone workers are ~~those who work~~ alone, ~~out of the office at antisocial hours or in remote areas~~, and ~~can be care workers, estate agents, security guards, utility engineers or forestry workers. They may also be cleaners, construction or delivery drivers~~.<br /><br />A lone ~~worker app~~ should be ~~easy to use, runs quickly~~ and ~~doesn’t drain the phone battery~~. It should ~~also have~~ a ~~range of features to meet different needs~~.<br /><br />~~Peace of Mind~~<br /><br />~~From delivery drivers, community health workers and remote engineers to out~~ of ~~hours cleaners and security staff –~~ employees ~~who operate alone or are working outside office hours need peace of mind~~ that ~~they are~~ being ~~looked after~~. ~~Using technology and systems that allow for clear escalation protocols and multiple forms of communication/confirmation~~ can ~~ensure that~~ lone ~~workers are never truly alone~~.<br /><br />~~These lone worker monitoring solutions can come in the form of mobile apps~~, ~~integrated Bluetooth wearables (with discreet buttons/pendants to activate duress) or handheld satellite devices for those in rural areas with limited/no coverage~~. They ~~can~~ also ~~feature 24-hour monitoring~~ from ~~a professional monitoring company that will assess alerts, track status~~ and ~~support lone workers wherever they are working~~.<br /><br />~~Checking in at regular intervals and keeping staff updated via phone, email or text is~~ an important way to keep ~~lone workers connected to~~ the ~~organisation~~. ~~However, it doesn’t give them the peace of mind~~ that ~~comes with~~ a ~~real~~-~~time solution that is scalable and reliable, especially when compared~~ to ~~those that provide GPS tracking that can be turned~~ on ~~by employees themselves~~ and ~~off by them as needed to protect their privacy~~.<br /><br />A lone ~~worker monitoring solution~~ that ~~includes GPS tracking and~~ a ~~live response center will allow managers~~ to ~~track employees~~ in ~~real~~-~~time, manage hazard reporting and customise activity types, timers and more – all on one platform~~. ~~This allows you to lower your risk of litigation~~, ~~meet your duty of care~~ and ~~protect employee health & safety~~.<br /><br />~~Safety~~<br /><br />~~Those who~~ work ~~alone~~, ~~whether~~ they ~~are travelling~~ to ~~and from their workplace such as nurses~~, ~~security guards or those that visit customers like couriers, real estate agents, cleaners or oil~~ and ~~gas technicians, need to feel confident that~~ in ~~the event~~ of ~~an emergency~~, they ~~will be quickly found and cared~~ for~~. They should be provided with~~ a ~~device, either integrated into~~ their ~~mobile phones or as standalone units, that they can activate when necessary and that is regularly maintained, charged and carried in line with company procedures~~.<br /><br />~~Using two-way communication, managers can check in with~~ lone ~~workers periodically and ensure~~ they are ~~safe and well. This can be done via text~~, ~~voice or~~ a ~~wearable device~~ and ~~will help~~ to ~~identify any issues early, such as signs of illness or distress. Lone~~ worker ~~monitoring systems that support different escalation procedures can be easily configured~~ and ~~are ideal for organizations~~ to ~~fulfill~~ their ~~duty~~ of ~~care~~ to their ~~people~~.<br /><br />~~SHEQSY enables lone workers~~ to ~~track their location~~, ~~trigger duress alerts and complete safety checks from~~ an ~~easy-to-use smartphone app (available for iOS & Android), while managers~~ can monitor~~, report and manage activities from one dashboard~~. ~~Our specialist team~~ can ~~help you decide which features are most suitable for your needs. [https://loneworkeralarms.com.au/~~ panic button~~] Contact us today to arrange~~ a ~~demo~~.<br /><br />~~Confidence~~<br /><br />~~Working alone can be~~ a ~~very isolating experience, especially~~ for ~~those in jobs such as social workers, security officers~~ and ~~home healthcare providers~~. ~~These employees regularly visit unfamiliar locations~~ and ~~face the potential for volatile situations. This can create an anxiety that affects mental health. This can lead to lower job satisfaction and turnover,~~ as well as ~~a lack of performance~~.<br /><br />~~Providing lone~~ worker ~~support ensures staff remain safe~~ and ~~confident~~ in ~~their ability to perform their duties~~. ~~It can also help~~ to ~~increase employee engagement, as~~ a ~~sense of belonging~~ is ~~vital~~ in ~~reducing stress and anxiety. For example, many companies provide~~ a ~~free lone worker check~~-~~in service that~~ allows ~~employees~~ to ~~remain connected with their employer and team members at all times. This is~~ a ~~simple way to keep up with the progress of~~ your ~~remote teams, whether~~ they ~~are health~~ and safety ~~professionals carrying out home visits or surveyors conducting site inspections in dangerous areas~~.<br /><br />~~Using~~ an ~~active monitoring system like Ok Alone will greatly improve your ability~~ to ~~respond~~ to ~~any incidents by providing your employees with the correct location data~~. ~~Whether they are indoors~~, ~~outdoors, driving or in~~ a ~~remote place~~, ~~the app can give~~ an ~~instant geo~~-~~tagged indication~~ of ~~a person’s last known location. This~~ can ~~be augmented with other technology such as gas detection or push-to-talk radio calling~~ to ~~deliver the right response, quickly and accurately~~.<br /><br />~~Security~~<br /><br />~~Having a system in place that ensures workers are protected can ease their minds as they work remotely. It can also help to protect them in the event of a crisis.~~<br /><br />~~Developing a risk assessment is one of~~ the ~~first steps~~ that ~~should be taken by any company with employees who regularly work alone~~. ~~This~~ risk assessment ~~should be completed for~~ each ~~worker~~ and ~~recorded as part of~~ the ~~lone working policy~~.<br /><br />Once ~~the lone working risk assessment~~ is ~~complete~~, ~~it should be communicated to all employees~~. This is a ~~great opportunity~~ to ~~discuss the risks of remote working and educate staff~~ on ~~how they~~ can ~~protect themselves. A health and safety day or workshop would~~ be ~~a good way~~ to ~~do this~~.<br /><br />~~It’s also important~~ to ~~create a lone working policy that clearly defines who is responsible for~~ the ~~measures outlined~~ in ~~the policy both on a daily basis and in the event of an emergency~~. ~~This could include ensuring that employees are using their Sense Badge~~ to ~~check-in and providing a direct line~~ of ~~communication between them~~ and their ~~team leader~~.<br /><br />~~For those organisations that already have a robust incident management process~~ in place, ~~it might~~ be ~~easier~~ to ~~align this with the~~ lone ~~working policy rather than creating a separate document~~. This ~~will ensure~~ that ~~all incidents are captured~~ in the ~~same place~~.	+	Lone workers are people working alone without direct supervision. This can include employees on fieldwork, healthcare professionals visiting vulnerable patients, surveyors completing site inspections and many more.<br /><br />All lone workers should be monitored with regular check ins and help requests sent. These should be recorded and responded to by a live monitoring system with escalation procedures in place.<br /><br />Check-Ins<br /><br />Regular check-ins are an essential part of every lone worker safety program. They help reassure employees that their employers value their well-being, while providing a means to monitor and respond to duress alarms. Check-ins can be carried out manually via phone calls or automatically through a lone worker app.<br /><br />Effective check-ins are a powerful tool for increasing group intelligence. They encourage members to participate and speak up, even if they feel uncomfortable. They also give everyone the opportunity to contribute, which enables them to learn from one another and find solutions more quickly. This helps them tackle complex problems more effectively and efficiently than their appointed leaders alone.<br /><br />Aside from being an important safety tool, check-ins can be a great way to keep employees engaged and focused on the job at hand. Studies have shown that when people feel like they belong in a group – which is what regular check-ins do – they are more likely to focus on the task at hand and produce higher-quality work.<br /><br />Lone worker apps with automatic check-ins can be especially useful for lone workers that operate in remote or mobile jobs. Employees can easily use a simple mobile app to check-in, which will send reminders at pre-determined intervals to confirm their safety. If they miss a check-in or activate the panic mode, a configurable emergency escalation process is triggered that alerts their designated contacts and/or managers.<br /><br />Alerts<br /><br />If an employee encounters a problem at work and is in danger, they need a quick and easy way to signal for help. Lone worker alarms -available through standalone devices, phone accessories and lone worker apps – are crucial in this respect. From a business point of view, they help to meet a duty of care to staff that works alone for a significant part of their time.<br /><br />If a worker pushes a lone worker panic button they are instantly connected to a monitoring centre, who will follow a pre-approved response plan and dispatch assistance if needed. It’s important to note that not all lone worker solutions are equal and it is crucial to ask the solution provider if they use an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) who is BS8484:2016 accredited, how long their verification process takes, as this can make a huge difference in the amount of time an employee has to take action before their call is “parked”.<br /><br />In addition to these features, many lone worker devices provide an online management portal so supervisors can monitor lone workers in real-time. They can be notified when the workers have checked in, pressed their panic button or entered a pre-determined geographic area via geofencing. One of the key benefits is that the system can easily integrate into existing software, systems and procedures.<br /><br />Geofences<br /><br />Many lone worker apps use geofence technology to provide at-a-glance maps of sites and enable users to set boundaries for permitted and restricted areas. They also help you track a guard’s patrol speed and route as well as alert you if they have entered or left their site boundaries.<br /><br />Having visibility into your guards’ locations and knowing when they are on site helps managers keep an eye on their work performance, especially when they’re working on remote or isolated jobsites. Lone worker APPs that feature GPS tracking, man down alarms and timed sessions offer effective tools to help reduce the risk of serious accidents occurring in these situations.<br /><br />The best way to make the most of a geofence is to use it in conjunction with a geo-time clock feature. This allows you to run a clock on your employees’ devices when they enter a geofence and stop the clock once they leave the zone. [https://loneworkerdevices.com/lone-worker-safety-devices/ man down alarms] It can even record the time spent on a task for later reference.<br /><br />While geofences are an important tool for businesses to have, they do require accurate and consistent data to be effective. For example, receiving a regular notification every time you walk near a stadium will quickly become annoying. Similarly, targeting women who have visited an abortion clinic with anti-abortion advertising is a violation of their privacy and can lead to negative brand perception.<br /><br />Action Plans<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When it comes to lone worker support, the procedures that staff follow are often just as important as the technology they use. The first step in defining these procedures is to conduct a risk assessment of each individual role and the hazards involved.<br /><br />Once this is completed, the employer must then define the procedure in detail. This includes deciding how frequently the worker will check in with the office (a visual check, phone call or SMS) and setting up a backup plan in case of an emergency. It’s also a good idea to agree on a code word that can be used to identify an urgent need for help.<br /><br />Lone working staff are exposed to unique risks, especially if they’re dealing with members of the public or carrying out particularly hazardous work in remote locations. They may be subject to threats, assault or other forms of violence, not to mention stress and wellbeing risks from being isolated from their colleagues for prolonged periods.<br /><br />Employers must put in place processes to support lone workers, as it’s their duty of care to do so. This can be done through a combination of policies and the use of a specialist solution like SHEQSY. It allows managers to push automated check-in prompts for their lone workers, at regular intervals, asking them to confirm their safety status and send an alert if they fail to respond. This data is then fed into a configurable escalation tree that can be triggered in the event of an incident.<br /><br />