Employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of lone workers, especially in industries where employees operate in isolation or remote locations. Advancements in technology, particularly GPS tracking and automated check-in applications, have improved how organizations protect their lone workers.
The importance of lone worker safety
Lone workers face unique risks. Without immediate assistance nearby, incidents such as accidents, health emergencies, or security threats can escalate rapidly. Implementing these safety measures is required by law throughout most of Canada. In addition, it is essential to create a safe and supportive workplace for vulnerable lone workers.
GPS and real-time location monitoring
GPS tracking technology enables employers to monitor the real-time locations of their lone workers. This technology helps keep workers safe with the following:
- Immediate emergency response: In an emergency, knowing the exact location of a worker allows for swift dispatch of assistance, reducing response times and potentially saving lives.
- Enhanced accountability: Constant location monitoring ensures workers adhere to designated routes or areas. This helps keep them safe and improves your operational efficiency.
- Risk mitigation: Employers can mitigate risk by reviewing location data, identifying high-risk zones, and put in place preventative safety measures to protect workers.
Automated check-ins and reminders
Automated check-in systems require lone workers to confirm their safety at predetermined intervals. Here are the benefits:
- Consistent monitoring: Regular check-ins ensure workers are considering their safety, mitigating workplace risks and able to communicate with a live monitor.
- Immediate alerts: Missed check-ins trigger automatic alerts. This allows agents to investigate why the worker missed their check-in and respond to potential issues.
- Less administration is required: Automation minimizes the need for manual check-ins. Plus, when the check-ins go to a 24-hour call centre, your supervisors do not have to monitor lone employees. That allows them to focus on their other tasks and rest easy knowing their workers are being monitored.
CommAlert’s lone worker solutions
CommAlert offers tailored lone worker monitoring solutions integrating advanced technologies to enhance safety. We can customize your work-alone program according to your industry, business and each individual worker. Lone workers can check in via phone calls, text messages, or with the CommAlert smartphone app.
The CommAlert Portal is an advanced platform that allows employers to visualize and manage devices across networks, automate alerts, and integrate with emergency control centres. It is an effective tool for streamlining your lone worker management.
Plus, our live operators are available around the clock to receive check-ins and respond to emergencies, ensuring someone looks out for every worker. Learn more about our lone worker safety solutions!
