There are so many different job roles that require lone workers. These have grown further due to coronavirus and with more people working alone or from home. All sorts of industries employ lone workers such as the logistics and delivery industries, security companies, field and technical services, retail staff, care workers, nurses, social workers, cleaners, housekeepers. They can even be freelancers and self-employed workers such as gardeners, artists, accountants and more. If you work without close or direct supervision or are ‘working alone’. This could be in a fixed workplace or not.
So, as you can see there are an almost endless amount of people that work alone. But how can you stay safe?
There are key safety measures that you will need to consider for staying safe as a lone worker. For example, you will need a risk assessment to identify any hazards or risks in the location or environment. It is a good idea to have a communication system with a supervisor or colleague too. If you were to miss a pre-planned check in, then it needs to be classed as an emergency, and plans should be in place for this.
To be safe working alone, you need to have a good level of situational awareness. This means staying vigilant and being aware of your surroundings. It’s a good idea to avoid distractions such as headphones or loud music to make sure you are aware of what is happening around you.
If you are working with clients in their homes, you need to ensure that they are vetted beforehand. You also need to avoid high-risk activities, such as working at height, when you are a lone worker. It’s important to keep doors locked too, so you know who is in the building at all times. Make sure you have an emergency plan in place. You should also have emergency numbers saved in a place that is easily accessible.
Here at SoloLink we have technology that has been designed with lone workers in mind. It is added to your phone, so you don’t need to worry about one more thing to carry around or charge. The technology will continually monitor your locale with regular GPS updates. This means that wherever you are, someone knows where you are, so, if an emergency was to take place, someone can find you.
If you are a lone worker and worried about your safety, call our team. We would love to chat to you about the lone worker inspired technology we have available to help you stay safe.
