Panic alarms can benefit any role in which someone works alone, with the public, or in a high-risk situation, who might need to call out for help

Health and safety advice, Lone working adviceGuest User29 June 2021Comment

Lone working in the NHS – risks, policies and solutions

The NHS has many legitimate reasons for its staff to be working alone but, according to the Health and Safety Executive, while ‘Lone working does not always mean a higher risk of violence’, ‘it does make workers more vulnerable’.

Lone working by sectorGuest User28 May 2021Comment

BS 8484 2022 – what is it and how does it affect lone working solutions?

BS 8484:2016 is the British industry standard for providers of lone working safety services. BS 8484 accreditation shows consumers that an organisation has met the government’s strict standards.

Lone working adviceGuest User19 May 2021Comment

Lone working in environmental, conservation and land-based roles

Environmental, conservation and land-based roles play an integral role in protecting, maintaining and promoting the natural world. While often desirable, there are many risks specific to this sector, particularly for lone workers

Lone working by sectorGuest User14 May 2021Comment

Staff tracking done differently – How Safepoint balances logistics, lone worker protection and privacy

Safepoint makes it easy to keep track of your staff without any costly or cumbersome changes to how your team works.

Lone working adviceGuest User27 April 2021Comment

GPS staff tracking and lone worker protection

Staff tracking systems allow companies to oversee their staff when they’re out and about. The system may consist of a bespoke tracking device, or companies may choose to use an employee tracking app.

Guest User27 April 2021Comment

Lone working in universities – health and safety in higher education

With such a diversity of roles and responsibilities, universities have many health and safety considerations to keep in mind.

Lone working by sectorGuest User7 April 2021Comment

Complete guide to lone worker solutions – apps, devices, panic alarms and more

Lone working solutions can come in many forms, including lone working apps, Bluetooth panic alarms, standalone devices and more.

Lone working advice, Free safety resourcesGuest User15 March 2021Comment

Lone working in hotels –the hidden dangers of the hospitality sector

According to the British Security Industry Association, hotel employees working alone have the highest levels of risk in the hospitality sector.

Lone working by sectorGuest User22 February 2021Comment

Working alone: Is it legal and is it safe?

If you have been asked to work alone, you may be asking whether this is legal, whether it’s safe, and what your rights are.

Lone working adviceGuest User9 February 2021Comment

Types of Lone Workers

Could you or someone you employ be classed as a ‘lone worker’? From care to construction, agriculture to retail, nearly every sector hires lone workers.

Guest User2 February 2021Comment

‘Based-at-home’ working –mixing working from home and working in the field

Working from home is on the rise. But what about those who are using their home as a base, but who often have to work outside of the office?

Guest User12 January 2021Comment

Every Thirty Minutes – violence in the health and social care sector

A health and social care worker is assaulted every 30 minutes in the UK. In fact, health and social care workers suffer some of the highest rates of workplace violence in the UK.

Health and safety advice, Lone working adviceThe Safepoint Team5 November 2020Comment

Fatal injuries in agriculture, forestry and fishing 2019/2020

The HSE has released its latest data on deaths in Agriculture (the UK’s most dangerous sector) so we have put together a series of free posters to help make the information more accessible)

Health and safety adviceThe Safepoint Team4 August 2020Comment

Health and Safety Facts 2020

The Health and Safety Executive have released their latest annual report on workplace fatalities in the UK. Every year we create an infographic roundup of these statistics to help create a better understanding of these numbers and how they reflect the current safety climate.

Health and safety adviceThe Safepoint Team16 July 2020Comment

Returning to work after Coronavirus lockdown ends

In this article, we will be looking at advice from the government, the health and safety executive and other trusted sources to answer six big questions on how the next few months will look, and what businesses can do right now to prepare.

Health and safety adviceThe Safepoint Team25 May 2020Comment

How many road traffic accidents happen near you?

Have you ever wondered how dangerous your local roads are? Now you can find out!

The Safepoint Team9 December 2019Comment

Staying safe in the charity sector

Shockingly, a Unison survey found that 47 per cent of the 249 charity and housing association employees surveyed said they had experienced violence or aggression from service users or from colleagues.

Lone working by sectorThe Safepoint Team20 October 2019Comment