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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?

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.

Working Safely in People’s Homes

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.

Step into the realm of working in people’s homes armed with insights to tackle potential risks. Our article unveils essential safety procedures, coupled with innovative technology solutions, fostering a secure and efficient working environment within the confines of others’ spaces.

Enhancing Lone Worker Safety: The Impact of Mobile Technology on WHS Results

Discover how WorkSafe Guardian revolutionises lone worker safety in the face of an underutilised resource—smartphones. With nearly 90% of Australians owning smartphones, explore how these devices can be harnessed for a robust workplace health and safety approach.

Protecting Your Data

Close-up of a laptop keyboard with a metal padlock placed on top, symbolising data protection and privacy. The image conveys the importance of securing sensitive information, particularly for lone worker safety apps that handle real-time location and emergency data.

Amidst escalating data breaches, learn how we secure your information. Through encryption, testing, and two-factor authentication, we guard against threats. Adopt multi-factor authentication, strong passwords, cautious communication, and refined social media settings for enhanced protection.

Choosing a Company that is an ASIAL Member

Discover ASIAL, the prominent Australian Security Industry Association. Being an ASIAL member ensures adherence to high standards and ongoing professional development, offering top-notch security services. Find out more about the WorkSafe Guardian difference, a licensed ASIAL member.

Working From Home

Person working on a laptop with a smartphone nearby displaying a notification from the WorkSafe Guardian lone worker safety app, alongside a cup of coffee on a bright yellow background.

Employers are responsible for both the safety and wellbeing of their employees, no matter where they are located. This includes employees working from home. With a range of safety features including welfare check-ins, help is only a touch shake or shout away.

Workplace Sexual Harassment

Illustration depicting a distressed female employee sitting at her desk while a male colleague leans over her, making her uncomfortable. A thought bubble with an inappropriate symbol suggests the man's intent. The text "WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT" is prominently displayed, highlighting the issue of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.

Delve into the critical topic of workplace sexual harassment. Explore its definition, the industries facing higher occurrence, and the pivotal role employers play in creating safe environments. Discover insights that empower change and foster respectful workplaces.

Life in London Lockdown

Black and white aerial view of London featuring The Shard, with the word "LOCKDOWN" in bold white capital letters over a black background at the bottom. The image conveys the stillness and emptiness experienced during the COVID-19 lockdown, reflecting the impact on employees and daily life.

WSG Team member Kayla reflects on life in London during the height of the Covid-19 Lockdowns.

Employee Wellbeing & Covid Lockdowns

Chalkboard illustration depicting the mental health effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on lone workers and employees. A silhouette of a head is outlined in blue with the words "STRESS & ANXIETY" inside. Various terms such as "COVID-19," "pandemic," "lockdown," "isolation," "social distancing," "coronavirus," and "quarantine" point towards the head, representing factors contributing to mental strain and emotional distress, highlighting the importance of lone worker safety.

Employee Wellbeing & Covid Lockdowns Table of Contents In our abruptly changing world, we are now coming to grips with what is going to be our “new normal”. The effects of Employee Wellbeing and Covid Lockdowns we are only starting to see now. One thing is certain, the impacts of unpredictable and extended lockdown periods […]

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