Since changes in the Duty of Care and Corporate Manslaughter law there is even more onus on the employer to ensure the safety of their employees who are working alone or in dangerous areas and situations.
If you have employees or workers that are work in high risk areas, then finding a security system that can provide them with additional safety can be costly, especially if you are considering employing a second person so all work is done in teams of at least 2. And although mobile phones have made it much easier to stay in touch, batteries and network coverage don’t always make it simple to stay in touch, especially outside of office hours when reaching someone at base can be difficult.
However, personal tracking systems might offer the peace of mind you and your employee need on these occasions.
Working in a similar way to vehicle tracking systems, the personal trackers are small devices (about the size of a mobile phone) that can be used for regular contact and emergency situations. Think of them as a long distance alarm and radio!
How does it work?
Staff who are lone working are issued with a small and discreet system which can be attached to clothing or in a bag.
Using an office based computer with internet access, staff are able to monitor the current location of the worker at all times. A panic button is also available, which the worker can press in an emergency situation. Once the “panic button” is pressed an alarm will be issued in a variety of ways, including SMS, Voice and Email to another person either at the office or otherwise.
Radio communication is also available through the network, so the worker can contact the office and vice versa if needed.
The network works on a national basis, so if your team travel around the UK they can still be safely monitored and contacted.
Besides the safety aspect, these systems also make it simple to clock in and out, especially if your staff rarely come into the office – increasing productivity and safety from all perspectives.
Being able to raise an alarm and make contact with your lone workers in this way is a big part of the duty of care when considering the safety of lone and high security workers as well as providing the employer and employee with peace of mind in any situation they may find themselves in.
For more information or advice on a personal tracking system for your business, contact a Tracking System supplier who will be able to advise further on the type of system suitable for your business.
