Protecting Your Data
While data breaches are nothing new, the frequency of these events has increased significantly in recent years. With the increased focus on data protection and the threat of data breaches, it’s critical that we have measures in place to help prevent the occurrence of a breach. Read on to find out how we’re keeping your data safe and what you can do to help.
Lone Worker Policy
Lone Worker Policy Table of Contents What is a Lone Worker Policy? To protect lone workers from applicable risks and hazards, it is crucial to have dedicated policies and procedures in place. A lone worker policy is a formal, written document that outlines the potential risks faced by lone workers, as well as the respective […]
What is a Lone or Remote Worker?
What is a Lone or Remote Worker? Table of Contents According to Safe Work Australia, anyone carrying out work activities without direct support or supervision from supervisors or colleagues is considered a lone worker. Essentially, if an employee cannot be seen or heard by a colleague, they are considered to be working alone, whether for the […]
Privacy Awareness Week
Privacy Awareness Week is a yearly event that aims to raise awareness and promote the importance of protecting personal information. This year’s theme, chosen by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), is Privacy: The Foundation of Trust. In support, we outlined some of the ways WorkSafe Guardian understands and participates in Privacy and […]
Feel safe and confident using a Lone Worker system
Feel Safe and Confident Using a Lone Worker System We understand that Lone Workers want to feel safe and confident using a Lone Worker system. With our WorkSafe Guardian App, employees won’t ever have to worry that their service won’t function properly when the time comes to use it! Getting help is easy Once a […]
Your Mental Health Toolkit
Your Mental Health Toolkit A new Work For Health Framework One of the most crucial aspects of any thriving workplace is the health and wellbeing of employees. A focus on employee health can result in significantly enhanced employee engagement and productivity. But it also creates a positive safety culture and atmosphere for all employees. So […]
Risk Assessment
WSG Rapid Risk Assessment No more excuses for not performing a Risk Assessment for Lone Workers. Why don’t more companies perform lone worker risk assessments? Risk assessments are never easy. You have to take into account factors including the type of work, the location, and who will perform it. Even if you identify these, how […]
Why Healthcare Worker Safety Is So Important
Why Healthcare Worker Safety Is So Important Healthcare worker’s safety has never been a more important issue. To keep people in their homes for longer we are constantly employing new methods. As we do the number of in-home carers also grows. Health Care Worker safety needs to be addressed and a professional solution likewise […]
Why Schools Need A Lone Worker Safety Solution
Why Schools Need a Lone Worker Safety Solution First things first, being a lone worker doesn’t mean that you work alone all the time. It simply means there are times when you are working by yourself without direct supervision. This also means that many jobs require lone workers at certain times. If you’d like more […]
5 Steps to Identify Lone Worker Risks
Do you have lone worker staff? Here are 5 steps to identify lone worker risks that may be present when your employees are working alone.