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What you need in a lone worker protection system: a buyer’s checklist for healthcare organisations

This checklist gives you the questions to ask and the capability gaps to watch out for when buying a lone worker protection system.

What to look for in a lone worker protection system

In large organisations, safety systems rarely roll out evenly. Lone worker safety is no exception. More often, it begins where the risk is most visible or the pressure is the highest. One team identifies a gap. One manager takes responsibility. One part of the organisation puts a system in place that works.

How to implement a lone worker safety system for healthcare and community services organisations

This free checklist shows every step of implementing a lone worker safety system that is operational, auditable and fit for purpose,

How to protect healthcare lone worker safety

Healthcare worker in blue scrubs assisting an elderly woman in a home setting, helping her stand up from a sofa. The environment is well-lit and cosy, emphasising the importance of ensuring safety and security when working in people’s homes.

This guide will walk you through what a robust lone worker safety system should include and how technology can help your organisation move from reactive to ready.

How Lone Worker Safety Often Starts in One Team and Grows from There

Woman in a bright yellow jacket walking confidently through a busy indoor space, surrounded by blurred figures, highlighting the importance of lone worker safety in dynamic environments for WorkSafe Guardian.

In large organisations, safety systems rarely roll out evenly. Lone worker safety is no exception. More often, it begins where the risk is most visible or the pressure is the highest. One team identifies a gap. One manager takes responsibility. One part of the organisation puts a system in place that works.

Ideagen announces acquisition of WorkSafe Guardian

Ideagen, a global leader in health, safety and risk management software, has announced the acquisition of WorkSafe Guardian (WSG), an Australian-based provider of lone worker safety solutions.

Be Smart and WorkSafe this Festive Season

A smiling lone worker wearing an orange blouse and a blue lanyard with an identification badge stands at a doorway, speaking to an older person wearing a green sweater. The background features a brick wall and sunlight filtering through the window. Bold text at the bottom reads "WORKSAFE THIS FESTIVE SEASON," with a Santa hat placed over the "O" in "WORKSAFE."

The holiday season is approaching and many of your employees will ask for some well-deserved time off. This means there will be less staff around. So, how can you ensure those remaining staff will be smart and WorkSafe this festive season?

Guide to Working Alone

Discover our guide for employees working alone. Explore risk assessment, communication strategies, and the role of WorkSafe Guardian in ensuring a secure work environment. Empower your lone workers with actionable tips for working alone safely.

How to Check In on Lone Workers

Illustration of two people sitting on a couch having a supportive conversation, with speech bubbles indicating open dialogue. The text "R U OK?" is displayed in bold white and yellow letters on a dark background, promoting the importance of checking in on others, especially lone workers.

Ensuring lone worker well-being poses unique challenges. Detecting behavioral changes and moods requires regular catch-ups and conversations. Recognise signs, ask ‘R U OK,’ and provide support. Remember, genuine care can truly impact their well-being.

The Importance of Escalation Pathways for Lone Worker Safety

Male construction worker wearing a yellow hard hat and grey uniform, holding a smartphone to his ear while standing in a large industrial warehouse. He has yellow safety headphones around his neck, symbolizing the importance of escalation pathways in lone worker safety.

In this blog post, we dive into the importance of establishing robust escalation pathways for lone workers. Learn why these protocols are crucial in today’s evolving work landscape, and how WorkSafe Guardian’s innovative features simplify compliance and enhance safety.

Category: Employee Safety