LONE WORKER PROTECTION
Lone worker employees are isolated and they need to rely on their own skills and knowledge to stay safe more than others might. Providing them with the necessary tools and training is how companies can help.
Hazard elimination: Identifying hazards is essential for creating a safer workplace. However, companies must also act on their findings by preparing for or eliminating the dangers that lone workers are likely to encounter. Physiological data can often provide insights to help with planning. For example, a logistics company may find their drivers are much more fatigued after driving more than a certain amount of hours or when driving at particular times of the day. Using this information, the organisation can ensure schedules and shifts are at optimal hours for safety and performance.
Communication:With no one physically present to keep an eye on lone workers, it’s essential to maintain consistent communication and schedule periodic check- ins on their wellbeing, health, and safety. Lone worker safety devices are one of the best ways to maintain contact with workers.
Preparation: Often in remote locations without easy access to help or supplies, preparation is key for injury avoidance. Lone workers should be equipped with emergency supplies like first aid kits, extra food and water, a fan and a canopy to stay comfortable and safe in extreme conditions.
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OF BUDDY SYSTEM Working alone can be hazardous, but thankfully, modern technology has made massive strides in helping address those risks. Almost one in five (19%) lone worker professionals report having an accident and struggling to get help, while almost half (44%) stated they felt unsafe while at work. Lone worker safety devices ensure that employees are never truly alone and have quick access to the people who can offer help when they need it the most.
Bodytrak is a non-invasive, in- ear monitoring solution that accurately measures core body temperature, heart rate, and heart rate variability in one comfortable wearable device. It provides data- driven insights into how the body responds to extreme environments and work-related stressors so that leaders and medical staff can intervene when necessary to prevent an injury or even death.
Heat stress is a real threat to the health and safety of workers and has continued to gain the attention of businesses and regulators like
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OSHA. In addition, workplace injuries cost companies billions of dollars each year through medical costs, fines, loss of productivity and other operational costs, and studies estimate the cost of heat stress in the workplace will reach $2.5tn by 2030.
Thankfully, most companies can avoid this huge expense if they implement a solution focused on prevention. For example, lone worker safety devices from Bodytrak use accurate real-time data analytics and machine learning algorithms to keep your team safe and prevent incidents caused by heat stress and fatigue.
In addition, when your lone workers are in high crime areas or remote locations, communicating with and locating them quickly can make all the difference. Bodytrak’s SOS and geolocation features do precisely that. For example, suppose a lone worker experiences an attempted hijacking. In that case, they could trigger the SOS feature on their device, which would immediately alert management and provide their exact location so emergency services can respond.
Bodytrak’s precise monitoring platform provides companies with real-time data and insights that increase safety and productivity.
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