Historically, the transport industry has primarily used analogue radio as a preferred method of communication across drivers and fleet managers. As technology has advanced over the years, these systems have become outdated and overtaken by digital solutions that provide a more reliable means of ...
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Lone Workers,
Health and Safety
Workplace incidents and emergencies will vary significantly from business to business, yet the process of managing each incident will often follow a similar procedure. No matter whether an incident occurs within a factory or office environment, the basic process will often involve reporting it to a ...
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Lone Workers,
Health and Safety,
Critical Alarm Management
When it comes to providing a warning system for a business or other entity, the most straightforward way to do it is by using an alarm system. These can be broadly divided in to two types: 'critical alarms' and 'standard alarms'. Each has their own advantages but also comes with an associated set ...
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Critical Alarm Management
Nowadays, the vast majority of businesses and public sector bodies make sure to have some way to notify employees in the event that there is some kind of problem. This can be a safety-related emergency such as a fire at a facility, or it can be a problem with production equipment or related ...
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Critical Alarm Management
All good businesses try to strive for a high level of health and safety and using a good alarm system is one way to do that, especially in facilities that have a large number of potential hazards. However, alarm management systems can often be improved, especially as technology becomes more ...
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Critical Alarm Management
Lone worker hazards are present in most workplaces but identifying these can be difficult for those new to lone worker policies and procedures. Many health and safety managers face the challenge of ensuring all lone workers are as equally protected in the workplace as every other member of staff. ...
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Lone Workers,
Manufacturing Industry,
Health and Safety
