Lone worker hazards can be found in a number of different workplaces. It is the responsibility of those in health and safety managerial positions to ensure that the safety of lone workers is never compromised. It can be easy to overlook lone workers and fail to identify them as part of a workforce, ...
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Topics:
Lone Workers,
Health and Safety,
Utilities
Communication is a key part to the successful operation of medical establishments. With many hospitals occupying vast areas of ground, and staff often working in separate buildings or wards, access to communication devices is essential. Hospitals are common places to find lone workers, but the ...
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Lone Workers,
Health and Safety,
Hospitals
Managing school safety is a complex and oftentimes daunting task. With violence in schools on the rise in the UK, implementing the right safety plan can be difficult. Protecting both staff and students from violence is unfortunately becoming a major part of health and safety plans in many UK ...
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Topics:
Schools,
Health and Safety
Lone worker safety is a key component in the successful operation for a range of businesses. Many businesses owners and safety managers now integrate lone worker safety devices into their health and safety plans. However, ensuring staff are utilising their devices can be a difficult. Any member of ...
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Topics:
Lone Workers,
Manufacturing Industry,
Health and Safety
Correct health and safety procedures are a key component in the successful operation of a manufacturing plant. Workers in the manufacturing industry face a variety of hazards that may not be found in other workplaces. Therefore, health and safety managers must ensure that all factors are taken into ...
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Topics:
Lone Workers,
Health and Safety,
Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical
Lone workers carrying out their duties in ATEX areas are exposed to various hazards, many of which may be dangerous to them and to the company, if taken lightly and without adequate safeguards in place. Working on COMAH sites, where ATEX zones are prevalent, is a challenge that cannot be ...
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Topics:
Lone Workers,
Manufacturing Industry,
Health and Safety,
ATEX
Every worker has a right to a safe working environment, but there are others who need more specific safety conditions and apparatus. Workers, specifically those operating in areas where they are exposed to potential explosions, due to highly flammable gases and dust, are protected under the ...
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Topics:
Lone Workers,
Manufacturing Industry,
Health and Safety,
ATEX
