Festive period travel
December 19, 2018
During the festive period, many workers change the way that they travel to and from work. There’s the work Christmas Read More
Lone Working
New lone worker app launches
November 29, 2018
The Companion application has been developed by the Glasgow-based company to utilise a range of smart phone features to ensure employees working alone are safe from danger. Read More
Sexual harassment in public has become ‘relentless’, MPs warn
October 23, 2018
A report by the Women and Equalities Parliamentary Select Committee warns that harassment on the street, and in bars, buses and trains is 'deeply ingrained in our culture' and its damage is 'far reaching'. Read More
New York police recall body cameras after explosion
October 23, 2018
In a statement, the police department said a Vievu model LE-5 body-worn camera worn by an officer exploded during a late-night tour on Sunday evening. Read More
Lone worker safety: Re-inventing the wheel
October 12, 2018
A look at the impact of stress on lone workers, as well as the notion that some businesses don’t realise they have lone workers in their ranks. Read More
Body cameras issued to Central Bedfordshire Council staff
October 9, 2018
A total of 21 wearable cameras will be worn by staff, including parking, anti-social behaviour and environmental protection officers from 11 October onwards. Read More
HSE awards lone worker device contract
September 27, 2018
Safe Shores Monitoring has been awarded a contract by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to provide lone worker protection devices to some of its staff. Read More
Home worker or lone worker?
September 26, 2018
Worthwhile Training’s Nicole Vazquez suggests employers need to be aware that their home workers are lone workers and should be treated as such, particularly when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. Read More
Review calls for tougher safety rules for minicab drivers
September 25, 2018
An independent review has called for tougher regulations and rules for taxi drivers to ensure minicab safety, following a series of attacks on passengers. Read More
Local authority launches body-worn camera consultation
September 20, 2018
Torbay Council has launched a public consultation on whether its staff should have body-worn cameras. The council started trialling the Read More
