{"id":50152,"date":"2024-07-21T21:45:47","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T21:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/safety-in-australias-blackspots\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:33:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T10:33:59","slug":"safety-in-australias-blackspots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-au\/blog\/safety-in-australias-blackspots\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee safety in Australia’s blackspots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Employers have a duty of care to all employees \u2013 but the lack of countrywide signal coverage can make it difficult to keep some workers safe \u2013 especially in an emergency.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobile coverage is only\u00a0available to around 27% of Australian\u00a0landmass<\/a>, meaning that\u00a0nearly three-quarters of the country is in a mobile signal black spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As coverage is centered around populated areas and highways, 99% of the population can get a mobile signal \u2013 as long as they don\u2019t go off the beaten track.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you have employees who work or travel within a signal dead zone? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSH regulations<\/a>\u00a0require that isolated employees have a means to call for help in an emergency,\u00a0and that regular contact can be made to ensure they are safe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if they can\u2019t get a mobile signal, meeting this requirement becomes more difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lone worker safety<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lone workers can be at an increased risk of harm, as any risks are faced alone. To mitigate this, many organisations choose to implement a specialist lone worker safety solution, such as an app or panic button so that their employees can signal for help quickly in an emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lone worker safety apps are one of the most popular choices, because most employees already carry a mobile phone. In fact \u2013 the number of lone workers using connected safety solutions is expected to be close to 2 million by 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apps are also popular because they combine a lot of tech and features into one, often incorporating a panic button, GPS location tracking, fall detection alerts, and timed welfare checks within the one application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only problem is lone worker apps run on smartphones; and smartphones need mobile signal to work. If your staff need to go into areas with no connectivity, you\u2019ll still lose contact.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EcoOnline\u2019s lone worker solution, powered by StaySafe, can protect your staff, wherever they are<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EcoOnline\u2019s lone worker solution, powered by StaySafe, gives employers visibility of the location and safety status of lone workers in an emergency and allows them to check-in safely once they have finished a lone working or travel session. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can also be used via the iridium satellite network, which provides 100% global connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 StaySafe\u2019s Satellite Mode, powered by Garmin, allows you to monitor and safeguard your team, even in areas with no mobile coverage.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To use the StaySafe app in satellite mode, all you need is a paired Garmin device. When paired, our intelligent system automatically switches to using Garmin when no other signal is available, guaranteeing uninterrupted connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means your employees can continue using the app on their phone with no interruptions, whether they are connected via Wi-Fi, data, or satellite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why choose EcoOnline\u2019s lone worker solution, powered by StaySafe?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n