Ensure you’re up to date with the legislation and policies surrounding lone workers and the current regulations in your area.
Different countries, provinces and states all have their own unique legislation and policies required for lone workers. Some of them you are legally bound to comply with, while others are recommendations and best practice.
Below are articles that relate to lone worker protection requirements in your local area. You can also learn how our lone worker app can be used to adhere to local legislation on policies.
8 Reasons Why you can’t Afford Not to Have Lone Worker Safety Systems
Lone worker safety systems are not only the right thing to do from a moral standpoint – they can reduce your business’ operational costs! Workers in the construction and engineering industries are frequently working alone and in high risk circumstances. Investing in their safety will pay off in many ways.
Retail is less regulated than other high risk industries, but it has its share of risks too. Retail is public facing. You don't know who is coming in off the streets. Combined with long opening hours, cash handling and sometimes staff working on their own you end up with some significant safety challenges.