Lone Worker

Lone Worker Monitoring

The latest protocols and systems for lone worker monitoring in 2022

A lone worker carries out tasks separate from other employees and works outside the confines of close supervision. Because no one watches over them, lone workers are more prone to dangers or risks. Lone workers who work in heavy industries like oil and gas are especially more prone to harm. Such workers must encounter dangerous …

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Lone Worker Monitoring

What is lone worker monitoring and is it a requirement?

There are an estimated 53 million lone workers in the United States, Canada and Europe combined. Lone workers are employees who work by themselves. These workers do not have direct supervision. Lone workers in heavy industry are exposed to a unique set of hazards because they deal with heavy equipment and machinery without supervision. It …

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Lone Worker Safety Devices

The top 5 safety devices that every construction sector lone worker should have

Construction sector lone workers (CSLWs) are those who complete tasks without a team and operate large vehicles or heavy machinery or equipment. These kinds of workers complete work tasks with little to no oversight from a superior. The use of safety devices is a necessity for these types of workers, especially because there is little …

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Lone Working

4 things your company should consider before allowing employees to do lone working

A lone worker is an employee who works without direct supervision or other employees in the immediate area. Many kinds of workers can be classified as lone workers. A security guard working alone at night is one example. Someone performing maintenance in a remote location is another. People who work from home or away from …

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Lone Worker

4 reasons your employee can be classified as a lone worker

Lone workers are those who work by themselves without direct supervision. This can include contractors, inspectors, maintenance workers and others who may report back to a supervisor but perform their work in the field alone. While this arrangement is cost effective and often necessary, it is important to make your workers’ safety your number one …

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