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Discover how our lone worker app, powered by StaySafe helped TeamHEALTH to streamline lone worker safety. Read our case study today.

See how Thomson Environmental Consultants ensure the safety of their lone workers in the field with the help of EcoOnline and StaySafe. Read more now.

See how EcoOnline’s lone worker solution, powered by StaySafe provided Veolia employees with greater protection and reassurance while lone working.

With the number of lone workers on the rise, here are five facts every employer should know about lone working. 

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Ensure you’re alerted if an employee suffers an accident

What is a buddy system? The Oxford English Dictionary provides a clear definition of a buddy system: “A cooperative arrangement whereby individuals are teamed up and assume responsibility for one another’s welfare.”

Employers have a duty of care to all employees – but the lack of countrywide signal coverage can make it difficult to keep some workers safe – especially in an emergency.   Mobile coverage is only available to around 27% of Australian landmass, meaning that nearly three-quarters of the country is in a mobile signal black spot.  As coverage is centered around populated areas and highways, 99% of the population can get a mobile signal – as long as they don’t go off the beaten track.   But what if you have employees who work or travel within a signal dead zone?  OSH regulations require that isolated employees have a means to call for help in an emergency, and that regular contact can be made to ensure they are safe.   But if they can’t get a mobile signal, meeting this requirement becomes more difficult. 

Risk management is not only necessary, it also has many positive benefits for organisations.

If your staff operate in areas that could be at risk from wildfires, there are ways to quickly locate them and send help if they need it.