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Why Should I Implement a Work Alone Safety System?

11/9/2016

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It is not uncommon for an organization to wait for an accident to happen to justify deploying a work alone safety solution. A decision that could mean the difference between life and death.

Occupational dangers aren’t always obvious. Protective equipment can help prevent minor injuries, but for complex hazards, any amount of equipment can be inadequate. In this list we’ll look at some of the most important reasons that a work alone safety system is essential in the workplace.


Here are 10 reasons that a work alone safety system could save an employee's life.

#1: Invisible Workplace Hazards

Not every hazard can be seen before moving into an area. Although the health effects of poor air quality are often long-term, workers in high areas can be exposed to rising heat and fumes that can leave them unconscious away from help.

#2: Trips and Falls


Trips and falls are one of the most frequent causes of workplace injury. These hazards can affect employees at any workplace, despite job responsibilities or other contributing factors.

#3: Heavy Equipment Accidents


Heavy equipment accidents can take many forms, and the resulting injuries such as machine entanglement have been identified among the most common workplace injuries. Following heavy equipment accidents, lone workers can be left immobilized away from assistance.

#4: Environmental Dangers


For employees working outdoors, the environment itself can pose many risks. Besides threats from exposure including heat stroke and hypothermia, workers may encounter attacks from wild animal.

#5: Employees Unable to Communicate


Many safety systems rely on workers to call for the people nearby when they need help.  Unfortunately, it’s impossible to predict situations where someone will be unable to call for help when they need it, ranging from medical emergencies, to situations of extreme workplace violence.

#6: Remote Workers in Distress


Remote workers are a special case, because in very remote areas employers can face an incredible challenge locating a missing worker. Tracking employees with GPS is a start, but additional details are necessary since an employee can become separated from the equipment that’s tracking them.

#7: Medical Emergencies


To protect their workers, employers need to plan for health-related dangers that can’t be anticipated. Medical emergencies like heart attacks and severe allergic reactions can be sudden and happen anywhere.

#8: Hazardous Objects


Whether working in construction, warehousing, or even retail, workers are often put at risk by the objects near them as they work. Injuries from being struck by or against nearby objects can be serious and include cuts, lacerations, and concussions.

#9: Vehicular Accidents


Lone workers often need to be mobile, meaning that vehicles are part of their daily routine. Just like when employees are at a worksite, employers are responsible for the safety of their employees when they travel.

#10: Violence in the Workplace


People don’t always recognize that when they work with the public, they are working alone.  Employees working with the public who can easily become isolated are particularly at risk of violent attacks.

When an emergency happens in the workplace, a work alone safety system can get workers in distress the help they need. Work alone safety systems can provide safety and reassurance for any workplace setting or occupation.

To find out what the best solution would be for your organization, contact Blackridge Solutions at:  (778) 686-5799 or [email protected] ... because your employees safety depends on it!

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