There are many different options when it comes to choosing a personal alarm. Some personal lone worker alarms in the U.K are worn on lanyards or a key-ring. Some emit a piercing sound to startle would be attackers, while others have GPS tracking to inform people of your location.
The Ok Alone App can also be used as a personal lone worker alarm or with our man down alarm even if you aren’t at work/on shift.
If you find yourself in a worrying situation, all you do is go to the Ok Alone app, click ‘start shift’ followed immediately by ‘help’ and your alert will be sent to your monitor (even outside of work hours) or the live call centre.
A lot of injuries or incidents at work can be avoided by using common sense. Take the extra time to make sure you are familiar with your work environment and any hazards it presents.
Plan your most difficult tasks for when you are most focused, not first thing in the morning when you are still half asleep or the end of the day when you are tired, and your concentration is waning.
Take regular breaks and make sure you don’t skip meals. Use your equipment correctly, don’t use the wrong tool for the job because the other tools are further away.
Wear the safety equipment required to complete a task. DO NOT go to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Make sure all emergency exits are clear and not blocked by items being stored.
As previously stated, it is common sense and not rushing through your jobs that will help keep you safe at work, but if you do have any concerns bring them to the attention of your supervisor or manager.
As an expert in lone worker content management, I possess an extensive knowledge base and experience in the area of lone working and safety monitoring. My expertise in this field encompasses a wide range of areas, including risk assessment, training, communication, and technology. I have a deep understanding of the unique risks associated with lone workers and have researched and written many projects and articles to educate people in how to mitigate these risks.
Throughout my time with Ok Alone, I have kept up to date with technological developments, legislative changes and regulations that have been introduced to help organizations ensure the safety of their lone workers.
This post was last modified on February 28, 2023 12:50 pm
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