Remote and hybrid working are now permanent for many organisations. But when employees work from home, they are effectively lone workers — and employers still carry full responsibility for their safety.
In the office, issues are noticed quickly. If someone doesn’t arrive or becomes unwell, colleagues react. At home, that safety net disappears.
While risks may appear low, incidents such as slips, trips and falls, sudden illness, or medical episodes can leave an employee unable to call for help. Without a structured system in place, how would you know something was wrong — and how quickly would you respond?
Relying on occasional calls, emails or video meetings isn’t a robust safety process. Manual check-ins become inconsistent, managers get busy, and gaps appear.
Are Your Home Workers Properly Protected?
HSE guidance makes it clear that employers must provide appropriate supervision and maintain regular contact with remote workers.
But consider:
Do you know that every home worker has started work safely?
Would you be alerted immediately if someone failed to check in?
What happens if a worker becomes unresponsive?
Could you demonstrate a clear audit trail if investigated?
If the answer to any of these questions is uncertain, it may be time to review your approach.
A Smarter, Automated Approach
Our Home Worker Safety Solution provides structured, automated protection using a simple smartphone app.
Employees confirm when they begin working from home. Automated welfare check-ins run throughout the day. Missed check-ins trigger alerts. SOS and Man Down functionality allow workers to raise the alarm instantly. Managers gain full visibility via a live dashboard with complete incident records.
The result? Consistent protection without increasing management workload.
Download the Home Worker Safety Brochure
Our detailed brochure explains:
The risks associated with home working
Employer duty of care responsibilities
How automated check-in systems work
Alarm escalation and response processes
Real-world implementation examples
How to reduce risk while supporting flexible working
If you’re responsible for employee wellbeing, health & safety, or operational risk, this guide will help you understand what “good” looks like — and how to implement it effectively.
