travelling to different locations alone, especially at night
poor mobile phone signals in some areas, meaning that lone workers may be unable to contact managers or colleagues in the event of an emergency or when they need prompt advice or assistance
not having colleagues on hand to assist should they be exposed to unexpected or unpredictable behaviour or situations.
Excel EMS will support your personal safety in a variety of ways
issuing mobile phones including, where required, a function that provides access to specialist support in case of an emergency
Radio Communications
providing equipment, for example personal alarms, circuit breakers, torches, personal protective clothing, fire blankets and/or first aid kits etc. – this could be a mobile kit for workers to take with them or you could negotiate for this to be available where the service is provided
having a process and system for lone workers to regularly clock in and out,
using GPS tracking devices so employers know the location of lone workers
offering a help/advice line for lone workers during working hours, including out of hours.
Event Risk Assessments will document safety requirements of Lone Workers.