by web@dmin | Dec 20, 2021 | Lone Worker Safety, Workplace Safety
A SEAT BELT CAN ONLY KEEP YOU SAFE IF YOU USE IT, AND THE SAME APPLIES TO A WORKING ALONE MONITORING SYSTEM. Even the best working alone system can’t keep lone workers safe if they don’t use it. At ProTELEC, we are keenly aware of this limitation....
by web@dmin | Nov 22, 2021 | Lone Worker Safety, Workplace Safety
ACROSS CANADA, MANY JOBS REQUIRE PERIODS OF TRAVEL OR ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF RELIABLE CELL PHONE SERVICE. This lack of consistent cell service can make the use of a safety check app, automated calls, or safety check text messaging difficult. As a result, employers may...
by web@dmin | Oct 14, 2021 | Lone Worker Safety, Workplace Safety
AS A CUSTOMER ENTERING A RETAIL STORE, YOU MAY NOT THINK OF THE EMPLOYEES AT THE REGISTERS OR STOCKING THE SHELVES AS LONE WORKERS. The lone-working requirements of retail jobs are often overlooked, but it is actually a job sector with unique and high-levels of...
by web@dmin | Sep 13, 2021 | Lone Worker Safety, Safe Alone App, Workplace Safety
Whether you are just getting started with creating a lone worker safety program or it is time for an annual review of your existing procedures, a consistent assessment approach can ensure that your safety program is effective and meets regulatory requirements. When...
by web@dmin | Jul 6, 2021 | Lone Worker Safety, Workplace Safety
AS SEVERE HEAT WAVES BECOME MORE FREQUENT ACROSS CANADA, THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY OF THE SUMMER SEASON SHOULD BE A SERIOUS CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYERS Heat stress can be particularly dangerous for employees working alone. The summer risks to outdoor workers may seem...
by web@dmin | Jun 10, 2021 | Lone Worker Safety, Safe Alone App, Working From Home, Workplace Safety
“Working Alone” is an identified hazard, presenting a variety of risks to lone workers and their employers. The hazards of some jobs can be obvious, such as the risk of a machinery accident or when working with dangerous chemicals. However, the isolation of...
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