Lone Worker Health & Safety and Risk Management

Security Guard Lone Worker Policy and Hazard Assessment

Last Updated on: March 10, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Security staff are often at work on their own; they cannot be seen or heard by another worker; cannot expect a visit from another worker; and know assistance is not readily available to them if needed. It’s important for employers to take into account the wide variety of situations where security guards work alone. It’s …

Free Lone Worker Protection for People Volunteering at Your Charity Event

Last Updated on: December 13, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

A lot of charities have been hit very hard by the pandemic, not being able to host events or do street collections has massively impacted on their income. Now that things are starting to get back to normal, the team at Ok Alone want to let you know about our free lone worker protection for …

Protecting Farm Lone Workers in Britain’s Most Dangerous Industry

Last Updated on: February 28, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Farming and agriculture have been found to be Britain’s most dangerous industry. Farm workers often carry out their jobs alone which leads to many more incidents and fatalities. One way of bringing the numbers down and improving the safety of agricultural workers is to use a lone worker system. The Agriculture Fatality Rate Agriculture has …

Lone Working in HVAC and the Trades

Last Updated on: December 13, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Technician is checking outdoor air conditioner unit

What are HVAC and the Trades? There are many different occupations that fall into the HVAC and Trades category: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Plumbers, Electricians, Roofers, Carpenters and many, many more. The May 2020 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for the United States has 656,5100 registered Electricians.¹ They also state the number of Heating, …

Farming as a lone worker is the most dangerous industry in the UK

Last Updated on: December 6, 2023 by Ok Alone

The HSE has released their latest figures for 2018 about UK health and safety – and the results may be surprising for some. The annual HSE report always makes for sobering reading. The good news is that health and safety standards continue to improve – but as always there is still room for improvement. What …

Improving the Safety of Employees who Drive for Work

Last Updated on: March 10, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

Improving safety for employees who drive for work, from Ok Alone

Angelina Robinson and Rick Walters from Road Safety at Work BC. recently hosted a webinar, ‘Improving safety for employees who drive their own vehicles for work’. Amongst the many interesting ideas they shared, one thought-provoking fact really stood out – ‘Any vehicle being used for work becomes the workplace,’ this then means that legal requirements …

Hands Free Lone Worker Solutions Help Nurses and Health Workers

Last Updated on: February 28, 2023 by Stacey Manclark

What is a Hands Free Lone Worker Solution? The latest version of our Ok Alone lone worker app provides Siri or Google Assistant shortcuts so you can use your voice to update your Ok Alone status wherever you are and whatever you’re doing. Any user with iOS12/13 or an Android phone and Ok Alone can …

A collaborative approach to safety strategy in Canadian logistics

Last Updated on: December 6, 2023 by Ok Alone

I recently worked with a logistics company which delivers goods across Canada. They were interested in improving their Occupational Health and Safety Management System and their overall safety strategy. This company had the basics covered but were eager to develop a system that met all jurisdictional requirements. Over several months, I met with the company …

Chemicals in the Workplace – Soup Theory for Laboratory Lone Working

Last Updated on: December 6, 2023 by Ok Alone

Chemicals used in the workplace and the soup we enjoy at home share in a common problem. It comes down to what I call the soup theory for laboratory lone working. Nearly everyone loves soup, as a child of the 70’s, canned soup was the ideal comfort food on a cold winter day. Occasionally when …

Sub-Contractors and your Health and Safety Program

Last Updated on: July 10, 2024 by Ok Alone

The first myth we need to disburse is that you are somehow not responsible for your sub-contractors health and safety while they are working on your job site or working in your name. This is not even a gray area anymore. For example Workers Compensation Board (WCB) in British Columbia looks at whether the sub-contractor …

Health and Safety Guidelines for Workers Exposed to Biowaste

Last Updated on: December 6, 2023 by Ok Alone

The handling of biowaste by lone workers is an area we hear more about each month. Health and Safety Guidelines across Canada, USA, UK Australia and New Zealand all cover the unique risks assosiciated with biowaste. In this blog, the team at SafetyON have kindly shared their thoughts on the subject. ————————- There are several …

Benefits of a Environmental, Health & Safety Management System

Last Updated on: July 10, 2024 by Ok Alone

Compliance with provincial and federal Occupational Health & Safety legislation plays an important role in the success of any business and contributes in worker productivity and morale.

How does health and safety fit with working alone?

Last Updated on: March 8, 2023 by Ok Alone

Health and safety is a term that’s been around for a long time. The general topic covers a wide range of activities from working with hazardous materials to agriculture. Health and safety legislation requires employers, amongst other things, to make sure all reasonable risks in the workplace have been reviewed and mitigated as much as …

Why Experiential Training is a Key Part of your Lone Worker Solution

Last Updated on: March 8, 2023 by Ok Alone

Due to the isolated nature of their work, lone workers face unique challenges regarding health and safety. There are no colleagues around to watch their back, to lend a hand, or to intervene when their actions become unsafe. Instead, lone workers must rely on their own skills, knowledge and experience to carry out the job …

Lone Worker Protection – Uncover Hidden Hazards in the Workplace

Last Updated on: December 6, 2023 by Ok Alone

One of the simplest forms of lone worker protection is uncovering hidden hazards in the workplace. When it comes to creating a risk assessment, you’ll find that some of the hazards are quite easy to identify. Everyone is aware of the threats of working at height, with electricity, with moving machinery, or with volatile chemicals. …

Lone Worker Safety

Last Updated on: August 15, 2024 by Ok Alone

You probably understand that as an employer you are likely required, by law or according to health and safety regulations, to implement a lone worker safety policy. Even if accidents or incidents occur outside of your business premises, when they transpire during the execution of your employees duties or, in some cases, during transit to a job site, you are accountable. In many cases, the remote worker is at higher risk and it’s up to you to assess and reduce those risks.