Do you have the right system in place to protect your lone working employees and business? With an estimated 6.8 million lone workers in the UK, it’s never been more important for employers to check how many of their workers operate in remote locations and isolated environments, as they have a duty ...
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The vast majority of organisations have lone workers in some form or fashion. This is especially true for companies in the manufacturing sector. Far too often, however, these roles are diminished and the fact that the worker is alone is forgotten. This isn’t on purpose, it is simply due to the fact ...
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As a team manager, you have plenty on your plate. Lone worker safety might not currently be at the top of the list. Chances are, however, that it should be! Lone workers throughout your facility need to be a top priority when it comes to safety measures--and as a team manager, you're in the ideal ...
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Lone Workers,
Manufacturing Industry
Lone workers throughout your manufacturing company are at a higher level of risk for accident and injury, not because their positions are intrinsically more dangerous, but because they are out of contact with other people throughout the course of their daily business responsibilities. By ...
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Lone Workers
According to Inter Safety, manufacturing businesses are within the top 3 highest risk environments to work in, and if we start considering the greater risks that lone workers face compared to other types of workers, then the need to address the situation with special care becomes more relevant....
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Lone Workers
A work-related accident is any manufacturer's worst fear. First and foremost, it is a tragedy. Beyond that it can create fear among the rest of the workforce and doubt in the public's eye. For this reason, many workplace safety regulations have been implemented, both by law and by choice, in ...
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Lone Workers,
Manufacturing Industry
Legally, there's nothing wrong with having lone workers in your company. They serve a variety of very useful tasks: management and oversight, taking care of single-person tasks in low-need areas, cleaning, and a whole host of other necessary tasks that keep your business functioning smoothly. From ...
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