What is a Lone or Remote Worker?
According to Safe Work Australia, anyone carrying out work activities without direct support or supervision from supervisors or colleagues is considered a lone worker. Essentially, if an employee cannot be seen or heard by a colleague, they are considered to be working alone, whether for the entire or part of their workday.
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WorkSafe Guardian Lone Worker Safety App Training Videos
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Why Schools Need A Lone Worker Safety Solution
Why Schools Need A Lone Worker Safety Solution Table of Contents First things first, being a lone worker doesn’t mean that you work alone all the time. It simply means there are times when you are working by yourself without direct supervision. This also means that many jobs require lone workers at certain times. If […]
Working From Home – Employer Obligations?
Working From Home! Employer Obligations? Table of Contents Just because the office is closed and people are working remotely, doesn’t mean that staff wellbeing and safety is put on hold. In fact, it is more important than ever. The truth of the matter is responsibilities for employers have changed, as echoed in a recent publication by […]
Why Healthcare Worker Safety Is So Important
Why Healthcare Worker Safety Is So Important Table of Contents Healthcare worker’s safety has never been a more important issue. To keep people in their homes for longer we are constantly employing new methods. As we do the number of in-home carers also grows. Health Care Worker safety needs to be addressed and a professional […]
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Table of Contents WSG Rapid Risk Assessment Why don’t more companies perform lone worker risk assessments? Risk assessments are never easy. You have to take into account factors including the type of work, the location, and who will perform it. Even if you identify these, how do you judge the potential risks, what […]