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Every UK employer has a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to assess the risks their employees face — and that includes lone workers. A proper risk assessment is not just a paperwork exercise. It is the foundation of […]
When choosing a lone worker alarm solution, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to opt for 24/7 professional monitoring or a self-managed system where alerts go directly to colleagues or managers. Both approaches have their place, and the right choice depends on your team size, risk level, working hours, and internal capacity. […]
Falls are one of the most common causes of serious injury at work, particularly for employees working in isolation. A worker who slips, trips, or collapses while alone may be unable to call for help. They could be unconscious, injured, or simply too disoriented to reach a phone. Fall detection technology bridges this critical gap […]
A lone worker is any employee who carries out their job without close or direct supervision. This includes a wide range of professionals, from healthcare visitors and social workers to construction site supervisors, delivery drivers, security staff, retail workers on late shifts, and field engineers. While working alone is not inherently dangerous, it does present […]
